Fibroadenoma is one of the most common benign breast tumors, predominantly affecting women of reproductive age. In Ayurvedic medicine, such growths are analogous to Stanagranthi, a subtype of benign tumour localized in the breast. In this case, a hetero-echoic lesion measuring approximately 10 × 6 mm was observed at the 12 O'clock position of the right breast, along with another similar lesion measuring 9.4 × 5.4 mm. A BIRADS-III categorization was noted. Additionally, a cystic lesion measuring approximately 7 × 7 mm was found at the 2 o'clock position in the left breast. This case study describes the Ayurvedic management of a diagnosed fibroadenoma through an integrative treatment plan that incorporates Shodhana (bio-purification) and Shamana (palliative therapy). The patient was administered a personalized Ayurvedic regimen based on the individual's dosha imbalance and the pathological features of the Granthi. Over the course of one year, the patient experienced a marked reduction in symptoms, an improved quality of life, and a measurable decrease in lump size, which in some cases led to complete resolution, as confirmed through clinical palpation and imaging. As a result, surgical intervention was not required. This case demonstrates the potential efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment protocols in the non-surgical management of benign breast tumors such as fibroadenoma. The findings support the need for further clinical research to validate and standardize Ayurvedic approaches in similar cases.
Kumar et al. (Sat,) studied this question.