Simple fibroadenoma
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-007771
A type of benign (not cancer) tumor that usually forms in the breast and is made up of fibrous (connective) tissue and glandular tissue. When viewed under a microscope, all the cells in a simple fibroadenoma look the same and have clear, defined edges. Simple fibroadenomas are more common in younger women and do not increase the risk of breast cancer.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-007771 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
| See also | Fibroadenoma |
Record as JSON
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