Histomorphological Study of Benign Breast Lesions

Abstract

Benign breast lesions encompass a wide range of non-cancerous conditions that can mimic malignancies both clinically and radiologically. These lesions vary in histopathological patterns, and their accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate management. This study aims to evaluate the histomorphological spectrum of benign breast lesions in a tertiary care hospital. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 200 cases of benign breast lesions diagnosed through histopathological examination. The most common benign lesion was fibroadenoma (60%), followed by fibrocystic changes (20%) and inflammatory lesions (10%). Other less frequent lesions included intraductal papilloma, phyllodes tumor, and duct ectasia. The study highlights the importance of histopathological evaluation in differentiating benign from malignant breast lesions and guiding clinical decisions.

Keywords: Benign breast lesions, Fibroadenoma, Fibrocystic changes, Histopathology, Phyllodes tumor