Is there any association between Fibroadenoma and breast cancer?
Fibroadenoma is not a precancerous condition. It does not increase the risk of cancer in the rest of the breast tissue. Rare occurrences of cancer within a Fibroadenoma have been reported in the literature. Multiple Fibroadenoma are associated with a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer. How do they present? In young women they may present as a lump. Fibroadenoma is usually painless, but in some may feel tender or even painful. It may also be seen as an incidental finding during breast imaging (ultrasound /mammogram (X ray of the breast) or MRI scan) for other problems in the breast. Which patients with breast lumps should be referred to the hospital? URGENT REFERRALS Women aged 30 years and older With a discrete lump that persists after their next period, or presents after menopause Women aged younger than 30 years With a lump that enlarges With a lump that is fixed and hard And who have other reasons for concern such as family history NON URGENT REFERRALS Women aged yo
