Endoscopic specimen pouch technique for removal of giant fibroadenomas of the breast

Abstract Giant (juvenile or cellular) fibroadenoma of the breast is the most common tumor that present in adolescent girls. As benign tumors that can exceed 10 cm in diameter, giant fibroadenomas have historically necessitated large incisions to remove these masses, resulting in large unsightly scar...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2012-04, Vol.47 (4), p.803-807
Main Authors: Cheng, Philip J, Vu, Lan T, Cass, Darrell L, Hicks, M. John, Brandt, Mary L, Kim, Eugene S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Endoscopic pouch
Endoscopy - methods
Female
Fibroadenoma - diagnosis
Fibroadenoma - surgery
Giant fibroadenoma
Humans
Pediatrics
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Giant (juvenile or cellular) fibroadenoma of the breast is the most common tumor that present in adolescent girls. As benign tumors that can exceed 10 cm in diameter, giant fibroadenomas have historically necessitated large incisions to remove these masses, resulting in large unsightly scars. We describe the novel use of an endoscopic specimen pouch to facilitate the removal of these large tumors through minimal incisions in 3 patients. In follow-up, all 3 patients have had excellent cosmetic outcomes, no recurrences, and no postoperative complications.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.01.064