Breast tumours of adolescents in an African population
Afr. j. paediatri. surg. (Online)
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7(2): 78-80, 2010.
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1257528
ABSTRACT
Background:
Tumours of the breast are uncommon in childhood and adolescence. Patients in this age group often require a different approach to diagnosis and treatment. The purpose of this study is to highlight the clinicopathologic features of breast tumours in adolescents in a Nigerian city. Materials andMethods:
Eighty-four breast tumour materials from patients aged 10-19 years were analyzed over a 10-year period at the Department of Pathology; University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH); Benin City; Edo State; Benin City; Nigeria.Results:
A majority of the breast tumours were benign. Fibroadenoma was the most common tumour with 46 cases (54.8); followed by fibrocystic changes with 15 cases (17). Malignancy was extremely rare in this group; with only one case (1.2) of an invasive ductal carcinoma. Histologically; most tumours were indistinguishable from the adult types.Conclusion:
Fibroadenoma is the most common breast tumour in adolescents in Benin City; Nigeria. Breast cancer and male breast tumours are rare in this age group. Routine complete physical examination of children and adolescents should include breast examination
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Breast Neoplasms
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Adolescent
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Age Distribution
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Breast Neoplasms, Male
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Black People
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Nigeria
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. j. paediatri. surg. (Online)
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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