DEFINITION
Fibroadenoma is a solid lump that is small and benign breast consists of glandular tissue and fibrous. These lumps are usually found in young women, often found in adolescent girls.
CAUSE
The cause is unknown.
SYMPTOMS
Lump easily moved, the limit is clear and can be felt at the BSE (Breast Self-Examination). It is palpable rubbery because it contains collagen (strong protein fiber found in cartilage, tendons and skin).
BSE (Breast Self-Examination)
1. Standing in front of the mirror, look at the breast. Under normal circumstances, the size of the left and right breast is slightly different. Note the change of size differences between left and right breast and nipple changes (for example, are interested in) or discharge from the nipple. Note whether the wrinkled skin on the nipple.
2. Still standing in front of a mirror, placed both hands behind his head and his hands pulled back. With this position it will be easier to find small changes due to cancer. Notice the change in shape and contour of the breast, especially on the bottom of the breast.
3. Put both hands on the waist and the body leaning slightly toward the mirror, press your shoulders and elbows forward. Note the change in size and contour of the breast.
4. Raise your left arm. By using 3 or 4 finger right hand, scan the left breast. Move your fingers to play (small circle) around the breast, starting from the outer edge of the breast and then move inward to the nipple. Press gently, feel any lump or mass under the skin. Do the same thing on the right breast by lifting his right arm and examined it with his left hand. » Read more..
