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Will Fibroadenomas Appear In X-rays ?

Please advice me whether Fibroadenoma will appear in X-ray test or not ?
Mon, 24 Oct 2011
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  User's Response
Hi,
fibro adenoma are generally not visible on x ray, they can be visible only if there are associated calcifications with it. It is better if you get a biopsy/FNAC done and confirm.
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Anesthesiologist,  Dr. Shivakumar. M. C.'s  Response
Hi,
Fibroadenoma are be visible on x ray but upto 22 % are not visible in x ray, especially in younger women, so i advice you to investigated by USG
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Will Fibroadenomas Appear In X-rays ?

Hi, fibro adenoma are generally not visible on x ray, they can be visible only if there are associated calcifications with it. It is better if you get a biopsy/FNAC done and confirm.