A fibro adenoma is a very common benign (not cancer) breast swelling .Fibro adenomas often develop during puberty so are mostly found in young women, but they can occur in women of any age.

A fibro adenoma is usually felt as a lump in the breast which is smooth to the touch and moves easily under the skin. Fibro adenomas are usually painless, but sometimes they may feel tender or even painful, particularly just before a period.

Causes of fibro adenoma

It's not known what causes a fibro adenoma. It's thought that it probably occurs because of increased sensitivity to the hormone oestrogen. Breasts are made up of lobules (milk-producing glands) and ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple).

These are surrounded by glandular, fibrous and fatty tissue. This tissue gives breasts their size and shape. Fibro adenomas develop from a lobule. The glandular tissue and ducts grow over the lobule and form a solid lump.

At Star Hospital, Udaipur a team headed by an expert and experienced Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon operates on these Breast swellings giving a good result with minimum scarring and least breasts asymmetry or deformity