Abstract

FIBROADENOMA: PATIENT’S PERSPECTIVE, AWARENESS REGARDING SELF EXAMINATION AND ROLE OF DIETARY INTERVENTION

Sana Sarfaraz*, Wajeeha Fatima, Abeer Sarfaraz, Ammarah Mehak,
Saima Ramzan and Kiran Naseem

ABSTRACT

Fibro adenoma (FAD) of the breast is a benign tumor. They are thought to occur because of increased sensitivity to estrogen. The symptoms in typical case are the presence of a painless, mobile, firm lump in the breast of a woman of child-bearing years. The aim of this study is to assess the frequency of the disease in women of different ages, symptoms faced by them, awareness regarding self examination and role of dietary intake in stopping progression of disease. It is a cross sectional survey based study in which 150 patients suffering from fibroadenoma from different hospitals were questioned and their answers were recorded as open ended. From our results we concluded that Fibroadenoma is most prevalent in women of age group 20-40 years, the symptoms common are painful lumps, nipple discharge and size reduction during menstrual cycle. There was no awareness Regarding self examination of breast as well as role of dietary intake in stopping progression of disease.

Keywords: Apoptosis, Estrogen, squamous metaplasia, Post Menopause and Fibro adenoma.