A Clinico – Pathological Study of Breast Lumps in Women : A Retrospective Record Based Study in a Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract

Background
Breast is a modified sweat gland and its development and function are initiated by a variety 
of hormonal stimuli. Majority of the breast diseases are benign and are common in younger 
population but malignant diseases are common in the older age groups. But recent data shows 
rise in malignant diseases in younger population especially in the developing countries and 
this variation in incidence may be due to multiple factors. Purpose of the study was to study 
the clinico-pathological nature of breast lumps and its prevalence among the local 
geographical area.