Fibroadenoma


D efinition —Tumor of mammary phenotype arising in ectopic breast tissue.

Clinical Features

Epidemiology

  • Rare.

  • The most popular theory is that this tumor arises in a rudiment of mammary tissue (in the “milk line”) that did not completely regress during development.

You're Reading a Preview

Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles

Become membership

If you are a member. Log in here