Khaulh Ghasi Jaafer Al-Koofi; Aliaa Makki Al-Safi; Zahraa Hussein Allawi; Enam Azez Khalel
Jurnal: Scholastic: Journal of Natural and Medical Education
ISSN: 2835-303X
Volume: 2, Issue: 9
Tanggal Terbit: 25 September 2023
Background: Fibroadenoma, which constitute the term fibroma, are the most frequent benign breast structures observed. It accounted for approximately 95% of benign breast lesions. It is estimated that approximately 10% of females worldwide will develop fibroadenoma at some point in their lives. It is uncommon for a fibroadenoma to transform into a malignant lesion (5%), but lobular carcinoma in situ frequently arises from these lesions.
Aim of study: To identify the main characteristic features of breast fibroadenoma in women attending the Early Detection of Breast Disease Center in Al-Elwiya Maternity Teaching Hospital and Early Detection of Breast Disease unit in Oncology Hospital in Baghdad Teaching Hospital.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with an analytic component conducted in the Early Detection of Breast Disease Center in Al-Elwiya Maternity Teaching Hospital and early detection clinic in Medical City Campus in Baghdad city for five months from January 2 to June 1 2021, a convenient sample. It included 133 female individuals aged between 12 - 60 years (or at the onset of menarche) diagnosed with fibroadenoma by the radiologist. The data was collected by distributing well-designed questionnaires, including socio-demographic, medical, lifestyle, clinical examination, and investigation data.
Results: In this study, 45.1% of patients had solitary fibroadenoma. The most common presentation was a painless lump (36.1%). Most were presented with regular boundaries (96.2%) and hypoechoic echogenicity (91%). The proportion of multiple fibroadenomas was significantly higher among females who used ovulation inducer.
Conclusion: The fibroadenomas that developed in the study sample tended to be solitary, hypoechoic echogenicity, regular in boundaries, and presented most commonly as painless lumps. The proportion of multiple fibroadenoma was significantly higher among females who used ovulation inducer.