Fibroadenoma of the Left Breast: Case Study

Summary

A fibroadenoma is a benign breast tumour. This document describes a case of a fibroadenoma in a teenage girl's left breast. It covers the patient's history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment.

Patient's History

The patient is a 16-year-old girl. She had a lump in her left breast for about three months. The lump was painless, movable, and grew from the size of a corn kernel to a quail's egg. She had no other symptoms or medical history.

Physical Examination

The patient's general health was good. Her blood pressure, pulse, and temperature were normal. The lump was in the lower inner part of her left breast. It was smooth, firm, movable, and slightly tender.

Diagnosis and Treatment

The lump was diagnosed as a fibroadenoma. The patient underwent surgery to remove it. Her post-operative course was uneventful. She was given intravenous fluids and pain medication.

Breast Anatomy

The blood supply to the breast comes mainly from the axillary artery and the internal mammary artery. The lymph drainage is mostly to the axillary lymph nodes. The breast has lobes and lobules, which are the milk-producing glands.

Key terms

Fibroadenoma

A benign breast tumour that is smooth, firm, and movable.

Mammography

An X-ray of the breast used to detect and diagnose breast diseases.

Ultrasound

A test that uses sound waves to examine the breast and to distinguish between fluid-filled cysts and solid masses.

Axillary lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located in the armpit that receive most of the lymph drainage from the breast.

Cystosarcoma phyllodes

A rare breast tumour that can be benign or malignant.

Fibrocystic changes

A benign condition of the breast that can cause lumps, pain, and nipple discharge.

Questions this document helps with

• What are the symptoms of a fibroadenoma?
• How is a fibroadenoma diagnosed?
• What is the treatment for a fibroadenoma?

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