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Fibroadenoma is a benign tumor of fibrous and epithelial elements in the breast...

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What is fibroadenoma?

A type of cyst in the breast.

A type of breast cancer.

A malignant tumor of fibrous and epithelial elements in the breast.

A benign tumor of fibrous and epithelial elements in the breast. (correct)

Which of the following is true about the CNS?

It is made up of neurons and blood vessels only.

Meningitis is a common condition of the CNS.

It includes the brain and peripheral nerves. (correct)

The skull does not protect the CNS.

What is the CNS made up of?

Bones, muscles, and tendons

Lungs, heart, and liver

Skin, hair, and nails

Neurons, glia, meninges, and blood vessels (correct)

Which organism is common in neonates with neural tube defect?

Escherichia coli Signup and view all the answers

At what age does fibroadenoma commonly occur?

Between 20 to 30 years of age Signup and view all the answers

Which parts of the body are included in the CNS?

Brain and spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What does fibroadenoma look like clinically?

A solitary, discrete, freely mobile nodule within the breast. Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is commonly affected by meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis?

Adolescents and young adults Signup and view all the answers

What causes meningitis?

Bacteria in cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What are the variants of fibroadenoma?

Tubular adenoma, lactating adenoma, and juvenile fibroadenoma Signup and view all the answers

What is fibroadenomatosis?

A condition where multiple fibroadenomas are present in the breast. Signup and view all the answers

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Fibroadenoma is a benign tumor of fibrous and epithelial elements in the breast.
It is the most common benign tumor of the female breast.
It can occur at any age during reproductive life, but most patients are between 15 to 30 years of age.
Clinically, it appears as a solitary, discrete, freely mobile nodule within the breast.
Rarely, it may contain in situ or invasive lobular or ductal carcinoma.
Grossly, it is a small, well-encapsulated, spherical or discoid mass.
Microscopically, it comprises mostly fibrous tissue and can show two types of patterns: intracanalicular and peri-canalicular.
Variants include tubular adenoma, lactating adenoma, and juvenile fibroadenoma.
Fibroadenoma may be part of fibrocystic disease and is termed fibroadenomatosis.
Giant fibroadenoma lacks the histologic features of cyst sarcoma phyllodes.

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Test your knowledge on Fibroadenoma, the most common benign tumor of the female breast. Learn about its clinical presentation, gross and microscopic features, variants, and associated conditions. With this quiz, you'll understand the basics of this condition and its potential complications. Keywords: Fibroadenoma, benign tumor, breast, intracanalicular, peri-canalicular, cyst sarcoma phyllodes.