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Breast disease in young West Indian women: an analysis of 1051 consecutive cases

G C Raju, N Jankey, Vijay Naraynsingh

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Our analysis of 1051 breast biopsies in West Indian women under the age of 30 y revealed that 99% of the breast lumps were benign. Fibroadenoma was the commonest (67%) lesion and there was a steady increase in the frequency of fibrocystic disease with age. Carcinoma in this group is therefore rare. Thus most patients can be reassured with certainty of their benign disease and have biopsy at a convenient time.

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Our analysis of 1051 breast biopsies in West Indian women under the age of 30 y revealed that 99% of the breast lumps were benign. Fibroadenoma was the commonest (67%) lesion and there was a steady increase in the frequency of fibrocystic disease with age. Carcinoma in this group is therefore rare. Thus most patients can be reassured with certainty of their benign disease and have biopsy at a convenient time.

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Our analysis of 1051 breast biopsies in West Indian women under the age of 30 y revealed that 99% of the breast lumps were benign. Fibroadenoma was the commonest (67%) lesion and there was a steady increase in the frequency of fibrocystic disease with age. Carcinoma in this group is therefore rare. Thus most patients can be reassured with certainty of their benign disease and have biopsy at a convenient time.

Key concepts: Medicine, Fibroadenoma, Fibrocystic disease, Breast lumps, Biopsy, Lesion, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Disease

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