[Clinical And Therapeutic Aspects Of Breast Fibroadenoma At The Gabriel Toure University Hospital]

Fibroadenomas are the most common benign breast disorders. The aim of this study was to identify the clinical and therapeutic aspects of fibroadenoma in the obstetric gynecology department and General Surgery of Teaching hospital Gabriel TOURE in Bamako Mali.

The study was descriptive with retrospective data collection from July 1, 2018 to July 31, 2021. The records of patients treated for fibroadenoma were included in accordance with ethical principles guaranteeing anonymity and confidentiality of data.

A total of 112 patients were selected for the study period, representing 15. 9% of all breast pathologies. We recorded 642 cases of breast mass, with fibroadenoma accounting for 16.72% of these breast tumors. Among all 154 benign breast tumors, fibroadenoma accounted for 72%. The mean age was 27 years, with a standard deviation of 14.8 years (13 years and 62 years). The 20-35 age group was the most represented, at 44%. The frequency of fibroadenoma decreased with increasing gestational age and parity. Over 60% of patients were overweight. The main reason for consultation was the presence of breast swelling. Unilateral left breast swelling was predominant in 46% of cases, and location in the upper-outer quadrant accounted for 50%. Surgical excision was the most frequent management modality, accounting for 56,2% of cases.

fibroadenoma of the breast are a fairly common benign condition. Diagnosis requires surveillance. Surgical treatment should be discussed according to age, size and the presence of risk factors for malignancy.