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Breast lumps: a study of 10 years
M Chaudhuri1, S Sen, J Sengupta
1Department of Pathology, Calcutta National Medical College.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|December 1, 1995
Summary
This 10-year study analyzed 2062 breast lumps, finding benign conditions like fibroadenoma most common. Malignant breast lesions, primarily carcinoma, represented a smaller but significant portion.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Oncology
- Histopathology
Background:
- This study retrospectively analyzed breast lump histopathology over 10 years at Calcutta National Medical College.
- It aimed to determine the prevalence and types of breast lesions in the studied population.
Observation:
- A total of 30,208 specimens were examined, with 2062 (6.82%) identified as breast lumps.
- Benign breast lesions accounted for 1528 cases, while malignant breast lesions comprised 504 cases.
Findings:
- Fibroadenoma was the most frequent benign lesion (950 cases).
- Inflammatory breast diseases (150 cases), fibrocystic disease (386 cases), and other benign neoplasms (42 cases) were also observed.
- Among malignant lesions, carcinoma (456 cases) was more common than sarcoma (48 cases).
- Male breast lesions were rare (30 cases), with gynaecomastia being the most frequent finding.
Implications:
- Histopathological examination is crucial for accurate breast lump diagnosis.
- Understanding the spectrum of breast lesions aids in clinical management and epidemiological studies.
- Further research into male breast pathologies may be warranted.