Clinical Study of Benign Breast Diseases

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.