# Management of a Complex Fibroadenoma During Pregnancy

## TL;DR

A 25-year-old woman with a complex fibroadenoma during pregnancy required surgery after the tumor grew rapidly.

## Contribution

This case highlights the need for timely surgical intervention in managing complex fibroadenomas during pregnancy.

## Key findings

- The fibroadenoma grew rapidly during pregnancy, necessitating postpartum surgical removal.
- Conservative management was not sufficient, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention.
- Diagnostic and surgical challenges were managed successfully postpartum.

## Abstract

This case report describes a 25-year-old woman who presented with a complex fibroadenoma with multifocal cysts and lactational changes during pregnancy. The fibroadenoma grew rapidly during the patient’s pregnancy, necessitating surgical intervention postpartum. While conservative management is generally preferred during pregnancy and lactation, this case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis, timely surgical intervention, and the management of diagnostic and surgical challenges in pregnancy.