Fibroadenoma espa ol: understanding a breast lump

A fibroadenoma is a solid breast lump containing glandular and fibrous tissue. It can feel smooth, firm, and somewhat mobile, and it may be painless. Hormonal changes can make breast tissue feel more swollen or sensitive, which may draw attention to a lump. The appearance and feel can differ from one person to another.

A label found in a search, message, or report is not a substitute for checking the actual breast finding. Other conditions can produce a lump, so the assessment must match your symptoms and examination.

Write down when you noticed the change and whether it moves, hurts, or alters after menstruation. Arrange a clinical appointment for a new, persistent, or changing lump. A [Breast Ultrasound](/treatments/diagnostics-and-imaging/breast-ultrasound/) may help map its structure. When the result remains unclear, a [Breast Biopsy](/treatments/diagnostics-and-imaging/breast-biopsy/) can help establish the tissue diagnosis. If the lump is troublesome or continues to change, ask whether [Breast Lump Excision](/treatments/breast-care/breast-lump-excision/) is appropriate and what alternatives exist.

Arrange prompt medical review for rapid enlargement, a hard fixed area, skin dimpling, nipple inversion, bloody discharge, or redness and fever. A lump that remains after a menstrual cycle also warrants assessment. Urgency comes from the change or associated sign, not from assuming what the lump represents.

Ask which tests are suitable, how the finding will be monitored, and what result would lead to biopsy, continued observation, or removal.