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Benign breast lesions in Nigerian women in Rivers State
K C Kathcy1, D D Datubo-Brown, M Gogo-Abite
1Department of Pathology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
East African Medical Journal
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Fibroadenoma is the most common benign breast lesion in Nigerian women, with delayed medical attention potentially leading to larger tumor sizes. Fibrocystic disease appears less frequent, possibly linked to high reproductive rates.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Gynecology
- Public Health
Background:
- Benign breast lesions are common in women globally.
- Understanding the epidemiology of these lesions is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the types and frequencies of benign breast lesions in Nigerian women.
- To investigate factors influencing lesion size and prevalence.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 155 histologically confirmed benign breast lesions.
- Data collected from University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital between 1984-1987.
Main Results:
- Fibroadenoma was the most frequent lesion (51%), followed by fibrocystic disease (27.7%).
- Inflammatory disorders and miscellaneous lesions comprised 14.8% and 6.5%, respectively.
- A positive correlation was found between fibroadenoma size and symptom duration, suggesting delayed presentation.
Conclusions:
- Fibroadenoma is the predominant benign breast lesion in this Nigerian cohort.
- Delayed medical attention may contribute to larger fibroadenoma sizes in sub-Saharan Africa.
- High reproductive rates might influence the lower observed frequency of fibrocystic disease.