Israeli specialists have been successfully treating fibrous neoplasms of the breast for a long time. Considering that in some cases there is a risk of malignant transformation of the neoplasm, the diagnosis of the disease is carried out in an expedited manner – treatment planning begins within three to four days.
Surgeons and mammologists at Top Ihilov are well-known both locally and internationally. Utilizing a rich set of surgical techniques, they ensure complete removal of the neoplasm while doing everything possible to preserve the aesthetics of the breast.
Treatment Methods for Breast Fibroma in Israel
Fibromas are benign neoplasms that arise in connective tissues. They can form on the surface of the skin, in tendon tissues, internal organs, and breast tissue. Most often, the neoplasm presents as a round-shaped tumour that does not cause pain. In most cases, Israeli specialists recommend removing such neoplasms as a risk factor for developing breast cancer.
Typically, the tumour begins to form during periods of significant hormonal changes in the body (puberty, menopause) and is represented by a fibroadenoma — a neoplasm consisting of both connective and glandular tissues. Most types of fibromas are not prone to malignant transformation; however, the phyllodes tumour is quite often subject to malignancy, grows rapidly, and has a tendency to transform into sarcoma.
In the overwhelming majority of cases, the primary method of therapy chosen is surgical intervention. In the mildest cases, specialists at Top Ihilov perform enucleation of the neoplasm — removing it within healthy breast tissue. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and does not require prolonged hospitalization. Typically, the surgery is performed through a periareolar approach — a small incision along the lower border of the areola, which helps preserve the aesthetics of the breast.
If there is suspicion of malignancy or the neoplasm is large, a sectoral excision may be performed, during which part of the gland is removed (this operation is also organ-preserving).
After the resection, the tissue sample of the neoplasm is sent for histopathological analysis, allowing the specialist to accurately determine whether the tumour is benign or malignant, and if necessary, plan additional therapeutic measures. In a number of cases, the prognosis is good; therapy does not lead to a deterioration in the quality of life of the patient, and after treatment, only periodic preventive diagnostics of both breasts are required.
Evidence of the quality with which breast fibroma treatment is carried out in Israel is the feedback from women who received medical assistance and returned home. Describing the treatment process in local clinics, they emphasize the high qualifications of mammologists and surgeons, and the good equipment of hospitals with modern technology.
Diagnosis of Breast Fibroma in Israel
Before the diagnosis of breast fibroma begins in Israel, the patient has the opportunity to consult with a doctor from home. This is done through a video consultation via Skype. The woman can ask the specialist any questions and receive detailed answers regarding the methods of diagnosis and therapy for the disease.
In the clinic, a comprehensive set of examinations is assigned, which usually takes place over three to four days.
Day One — Consultation
Along with a translator-coordinator, the patient goes for a consultation with the leading mammologist at the clinic (for patients who had a video consultation via Skype, the consultation is free).
Day Two — Examinations
- Physical examination.
- Ultrasound diagnostics.
- Biopsy under ultrasound guidance.
- Histopathological determination of the type of neoplasm.
- Mammographic studies.
Day Three — Commission
The exact diagnosis is established at the final stage of examinations when a medical commission — a consultative group — is convened. It is led by the leading mammologist, and the specialists included in the commission collectively select the optimal method of therapy.
Treatment of Breast Fibroma in Israel — Prices
When it comes to the cost of treating breast fibroma in Israel, many patients living in the United States or leading European countries are surprised. In their home country, the price for medical procedures is 30-45% higher than in Israeli clinics. Partly, it is the opportunity to save that determines the popularity of Israel among foreign medical tourists.
Advantages of Top Ihilov
- Women from all corners of the world trust their health to the specialists at our clinic without hesitation — the doctors at Top Ihilov are known as experienced professionals who are attentive to each patient and possess the latest techniques for treating benign and malignant breast neoplasms.
- Thanks to advanced diagnostic methods, the exact type of tumour becomes known within just a few days of examination.
- The list of available treatment procedures includes effective techniques such as resection and ablation. In the presence of malignant transformation, additional therapeutic procedures are prescribed.
- Patients at the clinic benefit from free assistance from a personal curator-translator — an employee responsible for coordinating doctors, translating medical documents, and solving organizational issues.