5Possible Complications of Fibroadenoma Removal Surgery
A lumpectomy is a major procedure. Therefore, you should talk with your doctor to understand the pros and cons before deciding to go through it. After the surgery, call your healthcare provider as soon as you notice increased pain, worsened wound healing, persistent bleeding, or any symptoms of an infection like discharge or swelling. Note that a lumpectomy would increase the risk of a stroke or heart attack as well. Depending on the location and size of the fibroadenoma, there would be scarring. The surgery can also affect the overall shape and texture of the breast. In a few cases, fibroadenoma surgery would affect mammograms in the future as changes in breast structure and scarring would make it more challenging to read imaging tests. [8]
