A Systematic Study On Fibroadenoma Of The Breast

Background: Fibroadenomas are one of the main benign diseases of breast. Though considered as a risk factor for development of breast cancer its reporting has been over shadowed by that of breast cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment can relieve anxiety associated with non malignant conditions of breast. Analysis of pattern and prevalence should provide a valuable guideline for clinicians in India for comparison with other countries. Methods: A prospective study was undertaken during 6 year period and all cases with breast lesion underwent FNAC or excision biopsy. Confirmed cases of fibroadenoma were studied for clinicopathological features. A total of 210 cases were analyzed. Results: Of the 210 cases of fibroadenoma most were married urban women of age group16-30(66.1%) with average 12 months of symptoms (80%). Majority of fibroadenomas (51.9%) were 3-5 centimeters located in upper outer quadrant (43.8%).Most of the cases (78.1%) underwent excision and none presented with recurrence or carcinoma within the lesion. Conclusion: Fibroadenoma are the most common benign lesions of the breast with average age of presentation 27yrs. Excision is the best treatment for women over 35yrs to exclude malignancy.