Multiple fibroadenomas of the breastOMIM Phenotype
Preferred Label : Multiple fibroadenomas of the breast;
Symbol : MFAB;
CISMeF acronym : MFAB;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Description : Fibroadenoma represents a benign breast disease characterized by lobuloalveolar growth
with abnormally high proliferation of the epithelium. Patients with more than 3 fibroadenomas
in 1 breast are considered to have multiple fibroadenomas (summary by Bogorad et al.,
2008).;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the prolactin receptor gene (PRLR, 176761.0001);