Fibroadenomas

[streudel423]

My mom is 47 and just had her annual mammogram. It took nearly an hour before she finally came out to the waiting room. Needless to say, since it took so long, I was really getting worried.

The radiologist found a solid mass in her right breast. He is 99% sure it is a fibroadenoma (a benign tumor). He says it has all the characteristics, PLUS my mom is very healthy and has no history of breast cancer in the family. He said it shows up as a solid BLACK mass on the ultrasound.

Just to make sure, the radiologist wants her to return on October 21 for a needle biopsy.

I have been doing a bunch of research on the internet about these things. Sounds like they are most common in women in their late teens-20s, which has me concerned.

Has anyone here been diagnosed with a fibroadenoma? Anyone in their 40s? Just wondering.

I'm a worrier anyways, so I'm really concerned.

Please keep her in your prayers. Thanks...

[deedee67]

I am 40 years old and had my first mammogram  a month ago. Well, they found something. I had an ultrasound, compression mammogram and a ultrasound guided biopsy - it was benign. But man- is all of that scary or what. I'm sure you mom will be fine just as I am. Please try not to worry though - our future is in God's hands anyway!!

[PaulMD]

Hi.

While it is true that most fibroadenomas occur in women in the age group you have mentioned, it is not surprising to find these lesions in women in your mom's age group.  In fact, I would agree with her radiologist about this impression and I believe that the fine needle biopsy is just to be 100% sure.  

Other characteristics of the nodule that points to the benign nature is the homogeneity of appearance (solid black) and smooth borders.

I would also suggest that you ask your radiologist about the overall BIRADS impression of her mammogram which is a standardized reporting scheme for mammos (http://biradsclass.blogspot.com).  

Regards and God bless.