A fibroadenoma of the mammary gland is a benign tumor of fibrous tissue that can produce milk during pregnancy and the lactation phase. This disease is characterized by the appearance of one or more indurated nodules in the upper quadrant of the chest. However, there are giant mammary fiboldenomas, which can be multiple and affect both breasts at the same time. Moreover, the size of such tumors can exceed the size of the child’s head, which makes them dangerous to the patient’s health.
Giant fibroadenomas usually occur in young women between the ages of 30 and 40, but can occur in people of any age. Their manifestation is characterized by painful thickening of the mammary gland, a gradual increase in its volume and growth of formations, as well as a feeling of discomfort in the chest. The causes of gigantofibrosarcoma of the breast can be hormonal imbalance, genetic mutations and many other factors. There is some research suggesting that elevated estrogen levels may contribute to the development of gynecomastia due to the accumulation of fatty tissue in the chest in men.
When detecting gigantophytbosarcoma of the mammary gland, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive examination