Histomorphological spectrum of breast diseases
All breast lumps are considered to be carcinomas until proved otherwise and are a cause of concern both for the patient and surgeon. The study was undertaken to know the histological spectrum of breast disease at B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS). BPKIHS is a recently started Medi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nepal Medical Association
2013-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association |
| Online Access: | http://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/775 |
| Summary: | All breast lumps are considered to be carcinomas until proved otherwise and are a
cause of concern both for the patient and surgeon. The study was undertaken to know
the histological spectrum of breast disease at B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
(BPKIHS). BPKIHS is a recently started Medical University in the eastern
region of Nepal. No data regarding breast diseases in this region is available as yet.
152 breast tissues sent for histopathology from Jan. 96 - Dec. 98 were studied. Peak
incidence of benign lesion was in 21 to 30 years and malignant lesions in 31 to 50
years. No breast lesions were seen in the first decade of life. Cancer was seen in
18.42% of cases. Fibroadenoma & Fibrocystic disease were the commonest benign &
infiltrating duct carcinoma the commonest malignant lesion. Specimens from 10 male
breasts were received. Gynaecomastia was the commonest lesion in the males. Infiltrating
duct carcinoma was seen in a 70 years male. Some uncommon breast lesions
like Syringocystadenoma & cysticercosis were also seen. In 3.28% of cases no lesions
were seen.
Key Words: Breast, Fibroadenoma, Fibrocystic disease,
carcinoma, Gynaecomastia.
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| ISSN: | 0028-2715 1815-672X |