| dc.description.abstract | We describe the unusual evolution of multiple fibroadenomas (FA) in a 11-years old adolescent during treatment of an abnormal uterine bleeding with cyclic progestins. Inicially ultrasound demonstrated more than 10 masses in each breast, up to 2,6 cm diameter, compatible with fibroadenomas. After 13 month follow up lesions decreased in number and size. We discuss the natural history of FA, the hormonal influence in FA etiology, the ultrasound diagnosis and the managment of this pathology in adolescents. We hypothesized that there is an estrogen/progestin imbalance, due to the anovulatory cycles of the post menarche period that caused the AUB and FA. Cyclic progesterone balanced the E/P relation, thus managing both AUB and causing regression of the breast masses. | |
