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Cryotherapy for breast fibroadenomas.

Peter J Littrup1, Laurie Freeman-Gibb, Aleodor Andea

  • 1Department of Radiology, and the Karmanos Cancer Center, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Harper University Hospital, 3990 John R St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. peterlittrup@aol.com

Radiology
|November 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Percutaneous cryotherapy effectively treats breast fibroadenomas, significantly reducing tumor size with minimal discomfort and excellent cosmetic outcomes. This outpatient procedure offers a safe and painless alternative for managing fibroadenomas.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Breast fibroadenomas are common benign breast tumors.
  • Current treatment options may involve surgical excision, which can lead to scarring and complications.
  • There is a need for less invasive and more cosmetically favorable treatment modalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous cryotherapy for breast fibroadenomas.
  • To assess the optimal freezing protocols and imaging techniques for this procedure.
  • To determine the clinical and cosmetic outcomes following cryotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-two breast fibroadenomas in 29 patients were treated using ultrasonographically (US)-guided cryotherapy with a 2.4-mm cryoprobe.

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  • Procedures were performed under local anesthesia or conscious sedation.
  • US and thermocouple monitoring assessed freeze protocols; saline injections protected surrounding tissues.
  • Follow-up included US at various intervals and mammography for patients over 30.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant reduction in fibroadenoma volume (73%) was observed at 12-month follow-up (P < .001).
    • The procedure was well-tolerated under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort and no significant complications.
    • Patients reported high satisfaction with the resolution of palpable masses and cosmetic results.
    • Mammography demonstrated resolution of mass effects with minimal parenchymal reaction.

    Conclusions:

    • Percutaneous cryotherapy is a safe and effective outpatient treatment for breast fibroadenomas.
    • The procedure offers virtually painless treatment with favorable cosmetic outcomes.
    • Ultrasonographically-guided cryotherapy represents a promising minimally invasive option for fibroadenoma management.