Giant juvenile fibroadenoma in a 12-year-old girl treated with breast conserving surgery: Largest reported case in the UK

This case report describes the largest juvenile giant fibroadenoma (GJF) reported in the UK to the authors ’ knowledge. Weighing 1600g and measuring 190 x 160 x 65mm. A 12-year-old girl presented with a rapidly enlarging left breast over 2 months in the absence of nipple discharge, pain or skin changes, she did not have a well-defined palpable mass. Ultrasound scan revealed a large lesion (20cm in its largest diameter) with appearance consistent with a GJF.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research