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Which tumor is the most common benign tumor of the female breast?
Which tumor is the most common benign tumor of the female breast?
What is the peak incidence of fibroadenoma in women?
What is the peak incidence of fibroadenoma in women?
Which factor may stimulate the growth of leiomyomas?
Which factor may stimulate the growth of leiomyomas?
What is the most frequent presenting sign of leiomyomas?
What is the most frequent presenting sign of leiomyomas?
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Which type of leiomyoma is often asymptomatic and may be discovered incidentally on routine pelvic examination?
Which type of leiomyoma is often asymptomatic and may be discovered incidentally on routine pelvic examination?
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Study Notes
Benign Tumors of the Female Breast
- Fibroadenoma is the most common benign tumor of the female breast.
Fibroadenoma
- Peak incidence of fibroadenoma occurs in women in their 20s and 30s.
Leiomyomas
- Estrogen may stimulate the growth of leiomyomas.
- The most frequent presenting sign of leiomyomas is abnormal uterine bleeding.
- Subserosal leiomyoma is often asymptomatic and may be discovered incidentally on routine pelvic examination.
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Test your knowledge about fibroadenoma, the most common benign tumor of the female breast. Learn about its characteristics, clinical features, and microscopic appearance.
