Fibroadenoma Tumor
Case Study: FibroadenomasA 20-year-old girl reported to the clinic accompanied by her parents. She complained of having a lump in the left breast since the past 6 months. She had been already operated and the lump was removed before she had come to the clinic. After this surgical intervention, there was a recurrence of the lump in her right breast within a month and a new lump had developed in the left breast within 6 weeks. The lumps were gradually increasing in size. On examination it was revealed that she had bilateral lobed, large and mildly tender fibroids in both her breasts. The biopsy confirmed fibroadenomas.A. What are fibroadenomas?B. What ages does fibroadenomas seem to occur?C. Why do fibroadenomas cause problems in premenopausal and postmenopausal women?D. What education is needed for this patient regarding breast health?E. When a woman experienced a breast disorder, what feelings might she be experiencing andhow can the nurse help sort them out?