The topic Benign Mammary Tumors you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Benign Breast Lumps.

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Benign Breast Lumps is an overarching term used to describe any benign, non-cancerous tumors or lumps that develop in the breasts.

• Benign Breast Lumps form, when breast cells begin to grow abnormally and at a rapid pace. While they may be painful, they are not dangerous because they cannot spread to other parts of the body
• Many different types of Benign Breast Lumps occur in individuals. Some of these include the following:
  • Fibroadenomas: These are typically characterized as solid, rubbery, marble-sized lumps
  • Granular cell tumors: These appear in the breast as firm, easily moveable, lumps
  • Intraductal papillomas: They are small growths that occur in the breast ducts
  • Phyllodes tumors: The most rare type of breast lumps; they are similar to fibroadenomas
  • Sclerosing adenosis: Sclerosing adenosis of the breast occurs, when small lumps form due to enlarged lobules

All of these lumps have different physical characteristics, but are not a major health problem, because they are usually not cancerous.

• While Benign Breast Lumps by themselves are not cancerous, they can increase the risk of breast cancer occurrence, later in one’s life
• Due to the benign nature of these lumps, they do not have to be removed from the body. However, if they cause pain, discomfort, or cosmetic issues, due to large sizes, they may need to be surgically removed

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