Benign Breast Diseases

Phyllodes Tumor

Phyllodes tumors range from benign to malignant and often clinically mimic a fibroadenoma. They are, however, distinct neoplastic…    

Hamartoma

Hamartomas are rare and present as well-circumscribed, mobile lesions.

They are often impalpable and may be…    

Fibroadenoma

Fibroadenomas have previously been regarded as benign neoplasms, but should now be considered as an aberration of normal…    

Breast Pain

Due to the increasing awareness of breast cancer, most women now seek advice from their general practitioner about…    

Nodularity

Various pathologic terms have been used in the past to describe nodularity.

Nodularity in the breast…    

General Approach to Patients Presenting with Benign Breast Disease

A detailed history is obtained from each patient. This history should include risk factors for the development of…    

Benign Breast Diseases

The vast majority of women presenting with breast symptoms will have an underlying benign etiology. Only 1 in…