A CASE OF JUVENILE FIBROADENOMA OF THE BREAST RESECTED UNDER ENDOSCOPIC GUIDANCE

Abstract

A 13-year-old girl was seen at the hospital because of rapidly enlarging mass of the right breast. The mass occupied the entire right breast and was well-defined, elastic, firm, and 15×15cm in size. Results of ultrasonography, computed tomography, and a core needle biopsy suggested juvenile fibroadenoma. The tumor was removed under endoscopic guidance through a small incision in the axilla. The histopathologic diagnosis was juvenile fibroadenoma. Both estrogen and progesteron receptors were positive. To avoid breast deformity, with its attendant psychological affects, and possible dysfunction of lactation, suspected juvenile fibroadenoma is best resected under endoscopic guidance.