Fibroadenoma of the breast is a benign seal that consists of an overgrown connective and glandular tissue. Pathology can be manifested by painful densification, which causes women to consult a doctor. But most often there are no pain sensations, and the densification is detected only when ultrasound is performed. Fibroadenoma of the breast is often considered the most common breast tumor. In contrast to adenoma, the connective tissue stroma predominates in it.
Symptoms of
The fibroadenoma of the breast can be determined by the characteristic compaction in the chest - a movable, dense ball, which has a smooth surface and does not cause pain during palpation. But in any case, the final diagnosis will put the mammologist after some tests( biopsy, ultrasound).
Causes of
Because of what exactly arises this pathology has not yet been determined. It is believed that the development of densification begins against a background of hormonal failure. Basically, breast fibroadenoma is diagnosed in young women at the age of about 30 years. This tumor is completely safe during pregnancy, it does not affect the baby and the expectant mother, but the hormonal changes that occur during this period, can lead to an increase in compaction. There are several types of fibroadenoma:
- phylloid - the most dangerous species that can grow into cancer, from other forms of the disease is characterized by a rapid increase in the tumor;
- intrakanalikulyarnaya - connective tissue grows in the lumens of ducts;
- perikanalikulyarnaya - characterized by the growth of connective tissue near the ducts;
- mixed - may have several characteristics.
How to cure fibroadenoma of the breast
This compaction, unfortunately, does not lend itself to medical treatment. You can get rid of the tumor only surgically. There are two types of surgery: removal of the tumor itself( if there is no cancer symptomatology) and together with the breast site( used for suspected oncology).A prompt urgent intervention is required if:
- pregnancy is planned, as the swelling tumor is able to block the milk ducts, which will make it impossible for the baby to breast-feed;
- there is a suspicion of oncology;
- tumor size more than 5 cm;
- for several months, education increased by 2-3 times - in this case there is a suspicion of a leaf-like tumor.
Breast Fibroidadenoma: Operation
The procedure lasts for an hour. The patient is then placed in a hospital in which she will stay up to several days depending on the condition. Sutures are removed after about 7-12 days. Completely eliminate the re-occurrence of education can not, but the likelihood of relapse is low. Experts are now increasingly using the removal of fibroadenoma of the breast with a laser. Its essence lies in the fact that electrodes are connected to the tumor by means of which a low voltage is applied. The fibroadenoma tissue heats up and dies. At the site of the tumor within two months, connective tissues are formed.