Fibroadenoma

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A benign (not cancer) tumor that usually forms in the breast from both fibrous and glandular tissue. Fibroadenomas are the most common benign breast tumors. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A benign tumor of the breast characterized by the presence of stromal and epithelial elements. It presents as a painless, solitary, slow growing, firm, and mobile mass. It is the most common benign breast lesion. It usually occurs in women of childbearing age. The majority of fibroadenomas do not recur after complete excision. A slightly increased risk of developing cancer within fibroadenomas or in the breast tissue of patients previously treated for fibroadenomas has been reported. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 3

A benign neoplasm originating from glandular cells with a fibrous or fibroblastic component. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

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