Analytical study of pattern and presentation of benign breast diseases in patients between age group 15 to 35 years

Abstract

Introduction : The term benign breast disorder (BBD) can be defined as any nonmalignant breast condition and encompasses a wide range of clinical and pathologic disorders. Material and methods: Study of pattern and presentation of benign breast diseases in patients between age group 15 to 35 years was carried out to evaluate the different types of benign diseases of the breast and their mode of clinical presentation. In present study, 50 cases were examined and analysed. Results : Fibroadenoma formed the most common benign breast disease which is accounting for 32 cases (64%), followed by Cystosarcoma phylloides 10 cases (20%). Most commonly affected age group of B.B.D. was 20-25 years. All benign diseases presented with Lump, Among these 37 cases (74%) presented with painless lump and 13 cases (26%) presented with painful lump. Fibroadenoma occurred more often in Left Breast (50%) than in Right Breast (43.7%). Conclusions : Fibroadenoma was the most common benign breast disease. Most common age group for benign breast disease was 20-25 years (42% cases), for Fibroadenoma most common age group was 15-20 years (46.87%) and for Cystosarcoma phylloides it was 25-30 years (50%). Most common clinical presentation in benign breast disease is lump (painless). Most common site of involvement was left breast and most common quadrant was upper outer quadrant. Lymph node involvement in benign breast disease is rare.