AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF STANAGRANTHI W.S.R TO FIBROADENOMA OF BREAST- A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Abstract

The most common benign tumour of the female breast is fibroadenoma which is most common in young women under the age of 30. It accounts for approximately 25% of all lesions in asymptomatic women. It is a new growth formed of both fibrous and glandular tissues. This tumour is said to develop as the result of increased sensitivity of a focal area of the breast to estrogen. This tumour most commonly presented as a painless, slowly growing, solitary lump in the breast. In modern medicine after a systemic review of available conservative management like hormonal therapy, keeping in mind the side effect of hormonal treatment, surgeries like lumpectomy and mastectomy becomes the ideal option which also has its own physical and psychological impact on women’s life. A balanced and rational approach to the management of fibroadenoma of the breast needs to address the crucial questions about its associ- ation with breast cancer, which is ideally done by imaging techniques like mammography where fibroadenoma appears as a distinct area from other breast tissue, with smooth round edges and breast ultrasound where it is typi- cally seen as well-circumscribed, round to ovoid or macro lobulated mass or if necessary, a minimally invasive biopsy may be performed via a core needle biopsy i.e., FNAC. According to Ayurveda, this can be correlated toGranthi explained by many Acharya’s which develop due to abnormal vitiation of Dosha and Dushya. According to Acharya Charaka, Granthi can be equated with all types of small-sized glandular or nodular swelling in any part of the body due to benign tumours or cysts. There is no direct reference for Stana Granthi but Mamsaja Granthi occurs in Stana is having a close resemblance with fibroadenoma of the breast. So, in the present study, a patient with fibroadenoma was successfully treated by Ayurvedic management of tab Kanchanara guggulu and abyanga with Chandana bala lakshadi taila which got the significant result. Keywords: Abyanga, Estrogen, Fibroadenoma, Granthi, Mammography, Ultrasound.