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How confounding are breast pain confounders?

B I Bejanga1, E Marcus, C D Djukom

  • 1Breast and Oncology Unit, Central Hospital Yaounde, Republic of Cameroon.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
|February 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzed 9,400 breast complaint cases, finding fibrocystic disease most common. For referred pain, splenomegaly was the frequent cause, highlighting biopsy

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Breast complaints are a common reason for medical consultation.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.
  • Understanding the etiology of breast pain and masses is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical presentation and pathological findings of breast complaints.
  • To identify common causes of breast pain and masses.
  • To investigate the origins of referred pain presenting as breast discomfort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 9,400 patients with breast complaints.
  • Data collected from 1984 to 1994.
  • Clinical evaluation, including assessment of pain, masses, and referred pain causes.

Main Results:

  • Fibrocystic breast disease was the most frequent diagnosis among patients with masses.
  • A significant proportion of patients (74%) presented with a palpable mass.
  • Splenomegaly was identified as the most common cause of referred pain in the breast region.

Conclusions:

  • Breast fibrocystic disease is a prevalent condition.
  • Referred pain, particularly from splenomegaly, should be considered in breast complaints.
  • Simple breast biopsy remains a cost-effective and reliable diagnostic method in developing countries.

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