When Should Fibroadenomas Be Treated?

Fibroadenomas are benign breast tumors that are frequently observed, especially in premenopausal young women. They are generally monitored and do not require treatment. However, tumors that grow rapidly, cause pain, or cause palpable hardness are treated. Fibroadenomas with an average size of less than 2 cm can be monitored with ultrasound as long as they do not change shape.

If there is a change in shape or a rapid increase in size during ultrasound follow-up, a breast biopsy is necessary. This biopsy confirms the benign nature of the mass. Masses that are confirmed to be benign—those diagnosed pathologically as fibroadenomas—can be easily treated within minutes with non-surgical methods. We can successfully treat fibroadenomas up to 4-5 cm in size non-surgically with vacuum excision. This means that with the help of technology, we can remove fibroadenomas as small as 4-5 cm with a single needle puncture.

In conclusion, non-surgical fibroadenoma treatment, or what we call modern fibroadenoma treatment, offers an easy treatment alternative for many fibroadenoma patients, especially those who prefer not to undergo surgery. If your fibroadenoma is larger than 2 cm, growing rapidly, causing pain, or changing shape, you can have it removed within minutes and continue your daily routine without any fear. Furthermore, it's possible to remove several fibroadenomas in the same session. Surgery for fibroadenomas is no longer necessary. Many breast surgeons recommend referring their patients to breast radiologists for treatment using modern methods instead of performing fibroadenoma surgery.

Do you have fibroadenomas? Don't worry! There's a very easy and fast solution.