ABSTRACT
Background: Although breast cancer is extremely uncommon during childhood and adolescence, breast concerns and problems among females of this age group are a relatively common occurrence. Objective: The study is conducted to evaluate spectrum of lesions of breast in patients presenting with breast lump and evaluate role of FNAC in lesions of breast. Methods: In present study, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was done on hundred (100) female patients less than 30 years of age and these were later on operated and histopathology specimens were available for correlation. Results: Out of 100 patients 93% were benign and 7% were malignant. Fibroadenoma was most common present in 63% cases, fibrocystic disease in 11%, phyllodes tumor in 2 % cases, 2% of atypical cases, 1% as papilloma, 1% as mastitis, 7% as malignant. The sensitivity of FNAC was 85.7% specificity was 100%, accuracy was 99%. Conclusion: It was concluded from the present study that expertise of FNAC has reached high accurate levels, FNAC report can be of great value in young females presenting with breast lump.