Fibroadenoma can be categorized as solitary tumors. In 10 to 15 percent women, both breasts are affected by the Fibroadenoma that is revealed in the form of lumps. Many underlying medical conditions also cause Fibroadenoma.
The hormonal changes before the period of menstruation may also cause changes in breast tissue making them feel granular and lumpy. Though the causes of the Fibroadenoma are not entirely understood, it is believed that this condition can be associated with ovarian hormones, while the condition subsides with menopause and differs according to changes in the menstrual cycle.
Fibroadenoma are the benign breast tumors and are also known as papillomas. These tumors are abnormal growths, which do not spread outer of the breast region to other body organs. They do not cause any kind of life threatening situations. The abnormal hormone fluctuations also cause Fibroadenoma.
Those women aged less than 30 years can also suffer from Fibroadenoma which are commonly found to be benign tumors of the breast. Other causes of the Fibroadenoma are the various kinds of breast cancer, breast disease like Fibrocystic and Fibroadenomas.
The patients who are suffering from Fibroadenoma are affected by following symptoms of Fibroadenoma. These symptoms may be lumps may be transferable, painless, rigid, or chewy lumps with sharp borders. These lumps grow in size particularly during pregnancy. The breast size becomes no longer symmetrical as it compare to its previous size. The breast surface shows redness, accentuated veins and ultimately ulceration of the skin. In addition, sudden weight loss can also cause Fibroadenoma.
