title: Multiple fibroadenomas of the breast: a problem of uncertain incidence and management.
abstract: A case is presented of multiple fibroadenomas of the breasts in a young Caucasian woman followed over a period of 10 years. A total of 22 individual lesions have been identified. Review of the literature gives little guidance regarding incidence, natural history and management of this condition. It is proposed that a register be set up to obtain basic data on this rare condition. The authors would be willing to collate cases submitted to such a register.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lyons
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D000232:Adenofibroma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology*; D000293:Adolescent; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology*