Excision of breast fibroepithelial lesions: when is it still necessary?—A 10-year review of a regional centre

European Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Follow-Up of Breast Lesions with Uncertain Malignant Potential (B3 Lesions) Developed Jointly by Eusoma, Eusobi, Esp (Bwg) and Esso

“…There seems to be an emerging consensus that the growth rate of FA may be a more useful criterion for excision. Although further sampling such as larger gauge CNB or VAB could be considered to try to differentiate PT from fibroadenomas, excision is appropriate for lesions where PT cannot be excluded regardless of size due to the high chance of diagnosing PT [99].…”