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Fibrous breast lumps (called fibroadenomas) are noncancerous, small, solid lumps consisting of glandular and fibrous tissues. Such lumps are usually appearing in young females, frequently in teenagers. Fibradenomas are easy to move, with defined edges that may be felt at the time of self-examination, and can feel like slippery, small marbles. Firbous breast lumps have a rubbery hardness because they consist of collagen (fibrous, tough protein found in skin), tendons, bones, and cartilage. Generally, the lumps may be surgically removed with a woman under a local anesthesia, but they frequently recur. After few lumps removal and finding that they are not cancerous a doctor and female can decide against lump removal that recurs. Other kinds of solid, noncancerous breast lumps include sclerosing adenosis (glandular tissue hardening) and fat necrosis (scar tissue, replacing injured fatty tissue). Such lumps may be diagnosed only by performing biopsy (removal and testing tissue samples).
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