Epidemiology of benign breast diseases in women

Abstract

Background: Benign breast diseases are a common problem. This study was done to evaluate the different types of benign breast diseases in females based on their epidemiological characteristics, clinical, radiological and pathological findings. Aims: To evaluate the different types of benign breast diseases in females based on their epidemiological characteristics, clinical, radiological and pathological findings. Settings and Design: The epidemiological characteristics of patients of benign breast diseases were observed. Methods: A study of 35 female patients of benign breast disease was done and their characteristic findings were recorded. Statistical analysis: Statistical calculations were performed. Results: The age group of 30-39 years had the highest incidence of the cases (34.28%). Lump in the breast was the most common (51.42%) presenting symptom. Most commonly involved quadrant was upper outer quadrant (60%). Fibroadenoma (51.42%) the most common lesion in our study and presented mostly as lump in the breast in the upper outer quadrant and occurred in the age group of 20-29 years mostly. Conclusions: Benign breast diseases are fairly common in the younger age group. Fibroadenoma is the most common benign breast condition. Proper assessment and investigations are necessary for its diagnosis. The patient needs assurance regarding the benign nature of their disease by appropriate clinical, radiological and pathological diagnosis to allay their anxiety. Keywords: Benign breast disease, Fibroadenoma, Fibrocystic disease, Duct ectasia, Breast Abscess.