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A fibroadenoma is a very benign tumor and is usually left untreated. A small tumor will often dissipate within several months, though larger ones may persist for a prolonged period of time. A tumor may be surgically removed, though this is usually only done in situations where it is unusually large or painful. No medications are used for the treatment of fibroadenoma. | A fibroadenoma is a very benign tumor and is usually left untreated. A small tumor will often dissipate within several months, though larger ones may persist for a prolonged period of time. A tumor may be surgically removed, though this is usually only done in situations where it is unusually large or painful. No medications are used for the treatment of fibroadenoma. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Surgery
A fibroadenoma is a very benign tumor and is usually left untreated. A small tumor will often dissipate within several months, though larger ones may persist for a prolonged period of time. A tumor may be surgically removed, though this is usually only done in situations where it is unusually large or painful. No medications are used for the treatment of fibroadenoma.