Clinico-Pathological Pattern of Breast Carcinoma in Sub - Himalayan Region

Background: To evaluate the spectrum of breast carcinoma and their association with presenting complains and risk factors of patients. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study conducted from 1st January 2021 – 30th December 2023. A total of 50 breast specimens of patients, who were admitted in Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College with breast complaints, were included. Informed written consent was taken from all the patients. All patients with primary breast diseases were included Data noted into case record proforma, and entered into Microsoft® Excel workbook. Appropriate statistical tests were used to analyze data. Result: There were 50 breast lesions, histologically diagnosed. The overall mean age of patients with breast disease was 54.64 with a wide age range of 30–80 years. Duration of complaints in patients (50) were less than 6 month 28(56%) and more than 6 months 22(44%). Complaints in patients are of Lumps in breast 33 (57%), Pain in breast 27(32%), Nipple discharge 4(7%) and Nipple abnormality of breast 5(9%). Out of 50 patents thirteen were vegetarian (26%) and thirty-seven non-vegetarian (74%). Out of 50 patents we get BI-RADS IV 37(74%) and BI-RADS V 13(26%) in radiological prole. Conclusions: Study shows that in sub-Himalayan region females, this early presentation indicates a higher level of awareness and self-motivation among younger women regarding the symptoms related to breast disease.