Fibroadenomas Treatment Hospitals in Kukatpally, Hyderabad
Fibroadenomas are common noncancerous (benign) breast lumps. They are a type of benign breast disease that rarely increases breast cancer risk. Fibroadenomas may get bigger or smaller over time. Some disappear completely. Most lumps don’t require treatment. Your healthcare provider may recommend more frequent screenings to catch changes early.
How to Identify Symptoms
- They are usually found as solitary lump and can be smooth, movable, painless, firm or rubbery to feel and are well defined.
- They are usually painless, and move easily under the skin.
- They can enlarge or shrink on their own.
- They may be single or multiple or may involve both the breasts.
Causes
- The cause of Fibroadenoma is unknown, but they might be related to reproductive hormones.
- They occur more often during reproductive years, can become bigger during pregnancy or with use of
- They can enlarge or shrink on their own.
- They may be single or multiple or may involve both the breasts.
Types of Fibroadenomas
Simple Fibroadenomas
Solitary, smooth, movable, painless, firm lump in the breast
Complex Fibroadenomas
They are often associated with the changes such as overgrowth of cells (hyperplasia) that can grow rapidly
Juvenile Fibroadenomas
This is the most common type of breast lump found in girls and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18. These fibroadenomas can grow large, but most of them shrink over time, and some disappear.
Giant Fibroadenomas
These can grow larger than 5 cm they might need to be removed because they compress on or replace other breast tissue.
Phyllodes Tumour
Although usually benign, some phyllodes tumours can become cancerous (malignant) these are usually recommended to be removed.
Complications
Simple Fibroadenomas does not have risk of Malignancy. although Complex Fibroadenomas do carry a risk of malignancy. (<1%)
Benefits of Cryoablation
- Minimally Invasive
- Minimal Discomfort after procedure
- Very Small Incision about 3 cm
- No Scar
- No change in the shape or overall appearance of the breast
- Can get back to work and regular activities immediately
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FAQ's
When to operate?
- Size > 3 cm
- Multiple
- Giant Type
- Recurrence
- Cosmesis
- Complex type
When to see a Doctor?
In a healthy women, normal breast tissue often feels lumpy. Make an appointment with the breast surgeon if:
- You detect a new breast lump
- You notice other changes in your breasts
- A breast lump you’ve checked before has grown or otherwise changed and appears to be separate from the surrounding breast tissue.
Why to operate?
Although benign, Fibroadenomas may enlarge, cause pain and may disfigure the breast and become a source of anxiety.
Options for Treatment
Regular monitoring to detect the changes in size or feel Surgery. To ensure that a breast lump isn’t cancerous, needle biopsy will need to be performed before surgery USG guided Cryoablation is a new minimally invasive procedure to treat fibroadenomas, instead of surgery