A fibroadenoma is a non-cancerous benign lump that is found in
breast tissue. When felt under the skin, the lump may feel rubbery
and easily moveable within the breast tissue. Fibroadenomas are
commonly found in young women during their reproductive years.
Review Date: 08/17/2009
Reviewed By: Dan Sacks, MD, FACOG. Obstetrics & Gynecology in Private
Practice, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by Verimed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
