What happens if a fibroadenoma is left untreated?
Disease description:
The patient's mother is not very old either. These past few days, she mentioned feeling slightly unwell, but nothing too severe. I brought her to the hospital for a checkup just to be safe, and the doctor diagnosed her with a fibroma. Doctor, what could happen if a fibroadenoma is left untreated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Fibroadenoma may lead to adverse consequences if left untreated.
1. Fibroadenoma may gradually increase in size, causing compressive symptoms on surrounding tissues and affecting the patient's quality of life. Particularly in cases of breast fibroadenoma, enlargement and compression of the mammary gland may lead to abnormal breast development.
2. Long-standing fibroadenomas have the potential to undergo malignant transformation into cancerous tumors, thereby threatening the patient's health. Although the likelihood of malignancy is relatively low, patients should still take this seriously.
Therefore, once fibroadenoma is detected, patients are advised to seek medical attention promptly and undergo appropriate treatment based on the physician's evaluation and recommendations. Timely surgical intervention or other treatment methods can effectively control the progression of fibroadenoma and prevent adverse outcomes. Additionally, patients should maintain healthy lifestyle habits and a positive mindset to enhance immune function and promote recovery.
