Abstract
This study of Benign Breast Diseases was done between 2008 – 2011 at Kurnool Medical College and Hospital, Kurnool. The study group consisted 175 patients between menarche to 50 yrs. This study chosen as 50-55% of women suffer from breast related disorder. Benign Breast Diseases which is most common cause of breast problems with which Upto 30% of women suffer. Background: The objectives was to study were to Study the BENING BREAST DISEASES with regard to • Clinical presentation • Age wise distribution • Marital status and parity. Methods: 175 female patients from Menarche upto 50 years who attended surgery out patient department during 2008 to2011 at KURNOOL MEDICAL COLLEGE GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL, KURNOOL. With various problems. 74 cases were diagnosed as BBD after triple assessment like • clinical examination • Ultra sonography or Mammography • FNAC or Core Needle Biopsy Were made within 72 HOURS from the first consultation. Results: - Out of 175 cases a total of 74 cases were found to be in study group. Fibroadenoma accounted for 43% which was highest in number. Fibroadenosis was the next highest upto 31% Breast Abscess about 18% Mastitis 4% Cystosarcoma Phyllodes and Duct Ectasia about 1.35% Conclusion:- BBD are common in females and FIBROADENOMA is the commonest in all. Triple assessment provided a quick diagnosis and it alleviated unnecessary anxiety for the patients about breast cancer. The clinical diagnosis of the breast lump as confirmed by cytology and histology was accurate in 91.95% of cases.
Highlights
Vast majority of lesions in breast are benign
Our study proves that benign breast disorders are common in reproductive age group
All patients belong to age group 15 - 55 years except for four cases
Summary
Vast majority of lesions in breast are benign. More concern is given to malignancy of breast. Fine needle aspiration cytology plays an important role in preoperative diagnosis of breast lumps. It influences the modalities of treatment and avoids many unnecessary surgeries. Benign breast disorders correlate to architectural anatomy involved and changes occurring in breast at various ages. Changes at Menopause Involution starts occurring at 35 years of age with regression of glandular tissue, its replacement by fat and fibrosis. This fatty infiltration produces the low density appearance of parenchyma in mammography and reason for benign breast disorder that occur in this age group
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