I found this on "MammoEd, Digital Interactive Breast Imaging Education" after a google search on 'lactating adenoma'. Warning: there was a large number of porn sites listed as well. "Statistically, the most likely diagnosis of a well-defined hypoechoic mass with thin septations and a thin echogenic rim is a fibroadenoma. However, with the history of a rapidly enlarging palpable mass during pregnancy, this most likely represents (and was found to be) a lactating adenoma." and "Lactating adenomas tend to be large well-defined lobulated masses with fibrotic septae which can appear as echogenic bands within the mass. They are benign, but are usually removed surgically because of their large size and rapid growth." My comments: she could wean on the affected breast, or (preferably) see another surgeon with more experiecne w/ lactating breasts who could operate, or (also a good idea IMO) have the current surgeon call around to find an expereicned surgeon who could discuss w/ him the management of the pt surgically and post op. Good luck to her. I hope she gets help/relief/keeps nursing. Laurie Wheeler, IBCLC, MN, RN New Orleans Louisiana, s.e. USA _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html