Fibroadenoma Treatment with Cryoblation

CRYOABLATION TREATMENT
Cryoablation treatment for breast fibroadenomas was approved by the FDA in 2002. During cryoablation, the mass is accessed with a fine needle and cooled to -80 degrees Celsius. Freezing kills the cells within the fibroadenoma, and the mass shrinks and becomes undetectable over several months.

Its disadvantages include its high cost and the lengthy duration of the mass's disappearance. Before treating fibroadenoma with ablation, a biopsy is essential to confirm the diagnosis.

OTHER ABLATION TREATMENTS IN THE BREAST
Ablation methods can be used to treat fibroadenomas using heat, shrinking fibroadenomas up to 3-4 cm. Thermal ablation methods include RF ablation or laser ablation. These methods are generally not preferred for benign tumors.

It is primarily used to shrink malignant breast tumors. The needle puncture used for treatment heals without leaving any scars. Publications regarding the use of ablation methods in the treatment of very early-stage breast cancer are increasing. This means that in the near future, we will benefit more from non-surgical treatments for early-stage breast cancer.