Is it necessary to remove fibroadenoma? Doctor’s answer
As part of a joint project of the Hospital of Israeli Oncology LISOD , highly qualified doctors answer current questions from readers. Is it necessary to remove fibroadenoma? Oncologist Artem Fedosov answers.
Ukraine , Ukraingate , 22 , January , 2022 | Medicine
Reader’s question:
I have fibroadenoma. The doctor said that European practice shows that it never regenerates into cancer, but it is, of course, necessary to observe. Before that, the surgeon wanted to cut. Who to trust?
Expert answer:
Indeed, European practice states that fibroadenomas are not precancerous conditions and do not have malignant potential. They do not need to be removed under certain conditions:
1). If the patient does not have a family history of breast cancer.
2). If the fibroadenoma is not more than 3 cm
3). If at dynamic supervision within 3 months the fibroadenoma does not increase in the sizes.
It is enough to perform an autopsy needle under ultrasound control, look under a microscope whether it is really a fibroadenoma and when the diagnosis is confirmed – just watch it.
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Source: Ukrgate