What are the treatment options for fibroadenomas?
Fibroadenomas are benign tumors made up of both glandular breast tissue and stromal (fibroconnective) tissue. They are most common in young women in their twenties and thirties, but they may occur at any age. Some fibroadenomas are too small to feel and can be seen only under the microscope, but some are several inches across. They tend to be round and have borders that are distinct from the surrounding breast tissue, so they often feel like a marble within the breast. Some women have only one fibroadenoma, but others may have several. Fibroadenoma can be easily diagnosed by fine needle aspiration or needle core biopsy. Traditionally, the only treatment for fibroadenomas was surgical removal. This typically involved sedation, an incision to remove the tumor, and stitches. The Visica Treatment System offers you a truly minimally invasive alternative. The Visica procedure uses cold therapy (cryoablation) to destroy the fibroadenoma through an incision so small that it only needs a small
