A benign tumor containing both glandular tissue and fibrous connective tissue.
From Greek 'aden' (gland) + Latin 'fibra' (fiber) + Greek '-oma' (tumor). This pathological term was established in the late 19th century to classify benign mixed tumors that combine glandular and fibrous components.
Adenofibromas are common in breast tissue—they're sometimes called 'fibroadenomas'—and they're actually one of the good news tumors because they're almost always benign and often just need watching, not surgery.
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