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ArticleCureus2024

Breast Lesions in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study.

Reem Alsalamah, Emad Aljohani, Abdulaziz Altwijri, Faisal A Al-Harbi, Omar N Al-Harbi, Razan S Alharbi, Turki A Almutairi, Saleh M Alfadhel

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Reem AlsalamahSurgery, Qassim University, Qassim, SAU.
Emad AljohaniCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, SAU.
Abdulaziz AltwijriBreast and Endocrine Surgery, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraydah, SAU.
Faisal A Al-HarbiCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU.
Omar N Al-HarbiCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU.
Razan S AlharbiCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU.
Turki A AlmutairiCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU.
Saleh M AlfadhelCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionA breast lesion is an unusual development in the breast tissue that typically appears as a lump or swelling. It encompasses a wide range of disorders, from benign to malignant, posing significant health challenges globally.

methodsThe study was a retrospective study conducted at King Fahad Specialist Hospital (KFSH), Buraidah, Qassim region in Saudi Arabia between March 10, 2017, and April 2, 2024. Data was cleaned, coded, and analyzed using SPSS version 27.

resultsThe results revealed that most (639 (79.7%)) patients had symptomatic clinical presentations, with breast lump (470 (73.5%)) being the main presenting symptom. The majority (565 (70.4%)) of the patients presented malignant conditions, while 237 (29.6%) presented benign conditions. Of the patients who presented benign conditions, more than half (131 (55.3%)) were fibroadenoma benign lesions. Stage IIB cancer was the most common, constituting 192 (33.9%) of the patients. No complications were reported in the majority (480 (85.0%)).

conclusionThe study revealed a considerably high prevalence of malignant conditions among patients. Fibroadenoma was the most common breast lesion type, followed by intra-ductal papilloma and benign phyllodes. Age and BMI were found to be the risk factors that predicted the development of breast cancers. Knowledge and awareness of the prevalence, risk factors, and treatment of breast illnesses, as well as early screening and diagnosis, promote better patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

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benignbreast lesionskfshksamalignantqassim region

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