Vol. 4, Issue 3, Part F (2020)
To study the spectrum of breast diseases in reproductive age, women’s in rural area: A study conducted at tertiary care center
Author(s):
Dr. Maroti P Pote, Dr. Sangita M Gavit and Dr. Sagar A Kurkure
Abstract:
Background: Breast disorders in the child-bearing women are common. It can be palpable or non-palpable, benign or malignant. Many women suffering from different breast problems, breast abscess are commonly develops during the breast feeding period.
Objectives: 1. To study the spectrum of breast diseases, in the reproductive age.
Methodology: prospective study (cohort), enrolled 227 patients, study spans from July 2018 - December 2019, (18 month).
Results: Among 227 patients, age ranging from 16-45 years, in our study breast diseases were broadly divide into Breast lump, breast pain & nipple discharge. Lump is commonly observed (48.89%), diagnosed by triple assessment, accuracy of clinical diagnosis was 76.25%. Among all patients, 240 Pathology diagnosed, commonest is Fibroadenoma (42.09%), only 2 had ductal carcinoma.
Conclusions: Efficiently diagnosis of the different breast diseases with minimal available tools. BBD is the common occurrence in reproductive age of general population, cancer to be diagnosed in advanced age.
Pages: 348-352 | 1876 Views 921 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Maroti P Pote, Dr. Sangita M Gavit and Dr. Sagar A Kurkure. To study the spectrum of breast diseases in reproductive age, women’s in rural area: A study conducted at tertiary care center. Int. J. Surg. Sci. 2020;4(3):348-352. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/surgery.2020.v4.i3f.519
