Fibroadenoma of the Breast Intracanalicular

Breast fibroadenomas are one of the most common breast diseases that can occur in women. These are benign tumors that arise in the breast tissue and can only be dangerous under certain conditions. Breast fibroadenoma should not be confused with breast cancer.

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Fibroadenomatosis of the mammary glands is a disease characterized by the formation of benign tumors from connective tissue and ducts in the mammary gland. This is a fairly common pathology; according to WHO, about 50% of the female population over 40 years of age is affected. This pathology can lead to the development of cancer.

The mammary gland consists of a small number of muscle cells and many glandular alveoli, each of which produces its share of the hormone prolactin. Typically, such structures develop from the nipples and are separated from them by a narrow strip of tissue. As the glands grow, women may develop lobes with one or more ducts. The formed structures are called lobes of the gland. Inside the organs there are narrow channels - ducts, through which the process of filtering milk is carried out. The size and location of formations can vary, and their presence can affect the appearance of a woman’s breasts and their size.

*Fibro-adenous mastopathy* is a collective concept used to designate pathologies of the mammary gland, accompanied by the formation of pathological tumor structures. This condition is characterized by the presence of milk ducts and fatty tissue in the mammary glands, which leads to the formation of “cysts”. The main cause of fibrous adena