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Omoleye OJ, Freeman JQ, Oluwasanu M, Adeniji-Sofoluwe A, Woodard AE, Aribisala BS, Adejumo PO, Ntekim A, Makumbi T, Ndom P, Ajayi IO, Olopade OI, Huo D. Benign breast disease and breast cancer risk in African women: a case-control study. Cancer Causes Control 2024; 35:787-798. [PMID: 38177455 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-023-01837-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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PURPOSE To examine the association between benign breast disease (BBD) and breast cancer (BC) in a heterogeneous population of African women. METHODS BC cases and controls were enrolled in three sub-Saharan African countries, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Uganda, between 1998 and 2018. Multivariable logistic regression was used to test the association between BBD and BC. Risk factors dually associated with BBD and BC were selected. Using a parametric mediation analysis model, we assessed if selected BC risk factors were mediated by BBD. RESULTS Of 6,274 participants, 55.6% (3,478) were breast cancer cases. 360 (5.7%) self-reported BBD. Fibroadenoma (46.8%) was the most commonly reported BBD. Women with a self-reported history of BBD had greater odds of developing BC than those without (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.47, 95% CI 1.13-1.91). Biopsy-confirmed BBD was associated with BC (aOR 2.25, 95% CI 1.26-4.02). BBD did not significantly mediate the effects of any of the selected BC risk factors. CONCLUSIONS In this study, BBD was associated with BC and did not significantly mediate the effects of selected BC risk factors.
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- Olasubomi J Omoleye
- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Data Science Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Mulago Hospital, Mulago, Kampala, Uganda
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- Hôpital Général Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2000, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
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Omoleye OJ, Freeman JQ, Oluwasanu M, Adeniji-Sofoluwe A, Woodard AE, Aribisala BS, Adejumo PO, Ntekim A, Makumbi T, Ndom P, Ajayi IO, Olopade OI, Huo D. Benign breast disease and breast cancer risk in African women: A case-control study. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-3301977. [PMID: 37693385 PMCID: PMC10491333 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3301977/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Purpose To examine the association between benign breast disease (BBD) and breast cancer (BC) in a heterogeneous population of African women. Methods BC cases and matched controls were enrolled in three sub-Saharan African countries, Nigeria Cameroon, and Uganda, between 1998-2018. Multivariable logistic regression was used to test the association between BBD and BC. Risk factors dually associated with BBD and BC were selected. Using a parametric mediation analysis model, we assessed if selected BC risk factors were mediated by BBD. Results Of 6418 participants, 55.7% (3572) were breast cancer cases. 360 (5.7%) self-reported BBD. Fibroadenoma (46.8%) was the most reported BBD. Women with a self-reported history of BBD had greater odds of developing BC than those without (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.13-1.91). Biopsy-confirmed BBD was associated with BC (aOR = 3.11, 95% CI: 1.78-5.44). BBD did not significantly mediate the effects of any of the selected BC risk factors. Conclusions In this study, BBD was associated with BC and did not significantly mediate the effects of selected BC risk factors.
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Widyananda MH, Wicaksono ST, Rahmawati K, Puspitarini S, Ulfa SM, Jatmiko YD, Masruri M, Widodo N. A Potential Anticancer Mechanism of Finger Root ( Boesenbergia rotunda) Extracts against a Breast Cancer Cell Line. SCIENTIFICA 2022; 2022:9130252. [PMID: 36106139 PMCID: PMC9467824 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9130252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer women suffer from worldwide in 2020 and the 4th leading cause of cancer death. Boesenbergia rotunda is an herb with high potential as an anticancer agent. This study explores the potential bioactive compounds in B. rotunda as anti-breast cancer agents using in silico and in vitro approaches. The in silico study was used for active compound analysis, selection of anticancer compound candidates, prediction of target protein, functional annotation, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation, respectively. The in vitro study was conducted by measurement toxicity, rhodamine 123, and apoptosis assays on T47D cells. Based on the KNApSAcK database, B. rotunda contained 20 metabolites, which are dominated by chalcone and flavonoid groups. Seven of them were predicted to have anticancer activity, namely, sakuranetin, cardamonin, alpinetin, 2S-pinocembrin, 7.4'-dihydroxy-5-methoxyflavanone, 5.6-dehydrokawain, and pinostrobin chalcone. These compounds targeted proteins related to cancer progression pathways such as the PI3K/Akt, FOXO, JAK/STAT, and estrogen signaling pathways. Therefore, these compounds are predicted to inhibit growth and induce apoptosis of cancer cells through their interactions with MMP12, MMP13, CDK4, JAK3, VEGFR1, VEGFR2, and KCNA3. Anticancer activity of B. rotunda through in vitro study confirmed that B. rotunda extract is strong cytotoxic and induces apoptosis of breast cancer cell lines. This study concludes that Boesenbergia rotunda has potency as an anticancer candidate.
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
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- Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
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Bhettani MK, Rehman M, Altaf HN, Ahmed SM, Tahir AA, Khan MS, Imran T. Correlation Between Body Mass Index and Fibroadenoma. Cureus 2019; 11:e5219. [PMID: 31565622 PMCID: PMC6759000 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.5219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Among all benign conditions, the fibroadenoma is the most common lesion worldwide as well as in Pakistan. Clinicians often face the dilemma of whether to remove the mass or to monitor it by means of periodic follow-up examinations. Although the removal of these lesions is a definitive solution, surgery may involve unnecessary excision of benign lesions and unbecoming cosmesis. Body mass index (BMI) is a known risk factor for the development of breast cancer.However, the relationship between BMI and benign breast diseases is still unclear. Some studies showed that increased BMI is a risk factor for benign breast diseases; however, a large number of studies showed that a decrease in BMI is the risk factor for benign breast diseases. Material and methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Department of General Surgery, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan. All patients fulfilling inclusion criteria were assessed in the breast clinic of PIMS. A final diagnosis of fibroadenoma was made after a triple assessment. Weight in kilograms and height in meters were measured. All the information was recorded in a specifically designed proforma accordingly by the postgraduate trainee. BMI was calculated by the formula: BMI=Weight in kgs/height in meters. Other variables that were noted include patients' age, gender, contact number, and hospital visit. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, US). Results The BMI of study patients was 21.8 ± 1.3, ranging from 19 to 24.9. Out of 300 patients presenting with benign breast disease, 60 (20%) had a fibroadenoma while 240 (80%) had other benign breast diseases. Out of 136 patients with high BMI, 42 (30.8%) had a fibroadenoma while out of 74 patients with low BMI, eight (10.8%) had a fibroadenoma; however, out of 90 patients with normal BMI, 10 (11.1%) had a fibroadenoma. Our study population showed an increased risk of fibroadenoma formation in the adolescent age group with an OR value of 8.54 (CI 4.38-16.63, P<0.001). There were also additional statistical correlations between higher BMI and the site of the lesion being the upper outer quadrant of the breast (t= 4.326 P<0.01). There was no significant correlation of BMI with size and increased number of lesions (P=0.280 and P=0.175). Conclusion High BMI seems to be a substantial risk factor for the development of a fibroadenoma, particularly in young adolescent females.
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- General Surgery, Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, PAK
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- General Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Maryland, USA
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- General Surgery, Shifa Tameer E' Millat University, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- Pathology, Jamila Sultana Foundation, Rawalpindi, PAK
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Ssemmanda S, Katagirya E, Bukirwa P, Alele D, Lukande R, Kalungi S. Breast diseases histologically diagnosed at a tertiary facility in Uganda (2005-2014). BMC Cancer 2018; 18:1285. [PMID: 30577784 PMCID: PMC6303921 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-5208-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence and distribution of histologically diagnosed breast disease are not well documented in low income countries, Uganda inclusive. Although the greater majority of breast lesions globally are benign, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer all over the world. We aimed at documenting the prevalence of different breast diseases histologically diagnosed at the histopathology laboratory of the Department of Pathology of the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS Lab) over a decade (2005-2014). We also describe the demographic characteristics of the patients in Uganda diagnosed with breast disease at the MakCHS Lab during the same period. METHODS This was a 10 year retrospective study of histologically diagnosed breast disease between 2005 and 2014 inclusive at the MakCHS Lab. We extracted information from hard copies of all 2510 histopathology reports retrieved from archives of the Department of Pathology at the MakCHS Lab. 640 records that were either damaged beyond recognition of key details, were duplicated, were implausible or had no conclusive diagnosis made were excluded. Information to be analyzed was then entered into Epidata (version 3.1) on a password protected laptop. Data analysis was done using SPSS software (v16 for Windows × 64). RESULTS From the 1870 patients' records eventually analyzed, breast disease was most diagnosed in female patients (97.1%). The overall mean age for breast disease diagnosis was 33 years (S.D ± 16.46) and median age 26 years (IQR: 20-43). Fibroadenoma (40.1%) was the most diagnosed breast disease overall. We noticed steadily increasing frequency of diagnosis of cancerous breast diseases over the last half of the study period. Invasive ductal carcinoma was the most diagnosed breast cancer (326 cases, 55.6%). A high female to male breast cancer ratio of 48:1 was observed. The highest regional breast cancer proportion was from the Western region of the Country. CONCLUSIONS There is need for more research into the picture of breast disease in the country, covering various demographic characteristics of the country's population for all regions and informing about its incidence rates and prevalence and also the breast cancer risk estimate for benign breast disease.
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- Salvatore Ssemmanda
- School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Pathology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Pathology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Pathology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Pathology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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Odedina SO, Ajayi IO, Adeniji-Sofoluwe A, Morhason-Bello IO, Huo D, Olopade OI, Ojengbede OA. A longitudinal study of the prevalence and characteristics of breast disorders detected by clinical breast examination during pregnancy and six months postpartum in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2018; 18:152. [PMID: 30231883 PMCID: PMC6147054 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-018-0647-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Background Breast disorders cause great anxiety for women especially when they occur in pregnancy because breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer related deaths in women. Majority of the disorders are Benign Breast Diseases (BBD) with various degrees of associated breast cancer risks. With increasing breast cancer awareness in Nigeria, we sought to determine the prevalence and characteristics of breast disorders among a cohort of pregnant women. Methods A longitudinal study of 1248 pregnant women recruited in their first trimester- till 26 weeks gestational age consecutively from selected antenatal clinics (ANCs), in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. A pretested interviewer- administered questionnaire was used to collect information at recruitment. Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) using MammaCare® technique was performed at recruitment and follow up visits at third trimester, six weeks postpartum and six months postpartum. Women with breast disorders were referred for Breast Ultrasound Scan (BUS) and those with Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) ≥4 had ultrasound guided biopsy. Statistical analysis was performed using Stata version 14. Results Mean age of participants was 29.7 ± 5.2 years and mean gestational age at recruitment was 20.4 ± 4.4 weeks. Seventy-two participants (5.8%) had a past history of BBD and 345 (27.6%) were primigravidae. Overall, breast disorder was detected among 223 (17.9%) participants and 149 (11.9%) had it detected at baseline. Findings from the CBE showed that 208 (69.6%) of 299 breast disorders signs found were palpable lumps or thickenings in the breast, 28 (9.4%) were persistent pain, and 63 (21.1%) were abscesses, infection and mastitis. Twenty out of 127 (15.7%) participants who had BUS performed were classified as BIRADS ≥3. Lesions found by BUS were reactive lymph nodes (42.5%), prominent ducts (27.1%), fibroadenoma (9.6%), breast cysts (3.8%) and fibrocystic changes (2.5%). No malignant pathology was found on ultrasound guided biopsy. Conclusions Breast lump is a major breast disorder among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ibadan. Routine clinical breast examination and follow up of pregnant women found with breast disorders could facilitate early detection of pregnancy associated breast cancer in low resource settings.
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- Stella O Odedina
- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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- Centre for Population and Reproductive Health, College of Medicine, Ibadan, Nigeria.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Centre for Population and Reproductive Health, College of Medicine, Ibadan, Nigeria.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Pillay S, Cheddie S, Moodley Y. Fibroadenoma of the breast in a South African population -a pilot study of the diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspirate cytology and breast ultrasonography. Afr Health Sci 2018; 18:273-280. [PMID: 30602953 PMCID: PMC6306964 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v18i2.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The triple assessment of clinical breast exam (CBE), fine needle aspirate cytology (FNAC) and breast ultrasonography (US) is used in many settings for the diagnosis of fibroadenoma (FA). The diagnostic accuracy of FNAC and US for FA in South African (SA) women with palpable breast masses (PBM) is unknown. Objective To report the diagnostic accuracy of FNAC/US for FA in SA women with PBM. Methods We conducted a retrospective pilot diagnostic study of 91 women who presented with PBM to a SA regional academic hospital. Data for CBE, US, unguided FNAC, and open biopsies was collected from study participant medical records and analyzed using diagnostic accuracy tables. Results A total of 57/91 (62.6%) study participants had uninterpretable FNAC results. No study participants had uninterpretable US results. The overall diagnostic accuracy of FNAC for FA was 36.3% (95% Confidence Interval - CI: 27.1–46.5%). The overall diagnostic accuracy of US for FA was 83.5% (95% CI: 74.6–89.8%). Conclusion The yield of interpretable test results for FNAC was poor in our study. The diagnostic accuracy of US for FA appears to be superior to that of FNAC. Omission of FNAC from the triple assessment in our setting should be considered.
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- Sumana Pillay
- University of KwaZulu-Natal College of Health Sciences, Department of Surgery
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- University of Kwazulu-Natal, Discipline of Anaesthetics and Critical Care
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Demonstration of an algorithm to overcome health system-related barriers to timely diagnosis of breast diseases in rural Zambia. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0196985. [PMID: 29746541 PMCID: PMC5945023 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0196985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background Long delays to diagnosis is a major cause of late presentation of breast diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. Aims We designed and implemented a single-visit breast care algorithm that overcomes health system-related barriers to timely diagnosis of breast diseases. Methods A multidisciplinary team of Zambian healthcare experts trained a team of mid- and high-level Zambian healthcare practitioners how to evaluate women for breast diseases, and train trainers to do likewise. Working collaboratively, the two teams then designed a clinical platform that provides multiple breast care services within a single visit. The service platform was implemented using a breast outreach camp format, during which breast self-awareness, psychosocial counseling, clinical breast examination, breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided biopsy, imprint cytology of biopsy specimens and surgical treatment or referral, were offered within a single visit. Results Eleven hundred and twenty-nine (1129) women attended the camps for breast care. Mean age was 35.9 years. The majority were multiparous (79.4%), breast-fed (76.0%), and reported hormone use (50.4%). Abnormalities were detected on clinical breast examination in 122 (10.8%) women, 114 of whom required ultrasound. Of the 114 who underwent ultrasound, 48 had identifiable lesions and were evaluated with ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy (39) or fine-needle aspiration (9). The concordance between imprint cytology and histopathology was 100%, when breast specimens were classified as either benign or malignant. However, when specimens were classified by histopathologic subtype, the concordance between imprint cytology and histology was 85.7% for benign and 100% for malignant lesions. Six (6) women were diagnosed with invasive cancer. Eighteen (18) women with symptomatic breast lesions had next-day surgery. Significance Similar to its impact on cervical cancer prevention services, a single visit breast care algorithm has the potential to overcome health system-related barriers to timely diagnosis of breast diseases, including cancer, in rural African settings.
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Rayne S, Lince-Deroche N, Hendrickson C, Shearer K, Moyo F, Michelow P, Rubin G, Benn C, Firnhaber C. Characterizing breast conditions at an open-access breast clinic in South Africa: a model that is more than cancer care for a resource-limited setting. BMC Health Serv Res 2017; 17:63. [PMID: 28109290 PMCID: PMC5251303 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1959-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background While most breast-related research focuses on cancer, presentation of symptomatic persons in non-screened environments requires understanding the spectrum of breast diseases so as to plan services in resource-constrained settings. This study presents the variety of breast disease managed at a government, open-access breast clinic in South Africa. Methods We performed a retrospective file review using a systematic random sample of patients 18 years and above presenting for breast care over a 14-month period. We collected demographics, clinical characteristics, management and final diagnoses from the first visit and twelve subsequent months. Results The final sample contained 365 individuals (97 · 5% women). Most were black, unmarried and South African citizens with a median age of 43 years (IQR 31–55) . Of those reporting their status (24 · 1%) 38 · 6% were HIV-positive. A mass (57 · 0%) and/or pain (28 · 5%) were the most common symptoms. Imaging and breast biopsies were required in 78 and 25% of individuals, respectively. Nearly half of biopsies identified breast cancer (44 · 1% of women ≤40 and 57 · 3% for women >40). Benign conditions (47 · 7%) and no abnormality (18 · 2%) were common final classifications among women. There was no difference between the final classifications of patients who self-referred versus those who were formally referred from another health care provider. Nearly half of the participants (46 · 6%) travelled 20 km or more to attend the clinic. Conclusions Benign breast conditions far outweighed cancer diagnoses. As breast cancer awareness increases in resource-limited countries, facilities offering breast care require administrative and clinical preparation to manage a range of non-cancer related conditions.
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- Sarah Rayne
- Helen Joseph Breast Care Clinic, Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa. .,Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Cytology Unit, National Health Laboratory Service and Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Radiology, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Helen Joseph Breast Care Clinic, Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa.,Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Clinical HIV Research Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.,Right to Care, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Pace LE, Dusengimana JMV, Hategekimana V, Habineza H, Bigirimana JB, Tapela N, Mutumbira C, Mpanumusingo E, Brock JE, Meserve E, Uwumugambi A, Dillon D, Keating NL, Shulman LN, Mpunga T. Benign and Malignant Breast Disease at Rwanda's First Public Cancer Referral Center. Oncologist 2016; 21:571-5. [PMID: 27009935 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2015-0388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer incidence is rising in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding the distribution of breast disease seen in clinical practice in such settings can guide early detection efforts and clinical algorithms, as well as support future monitoring of cancer detection rates and stage. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective medical record review of 353 patients who presented to Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence in Rwanda with an undiagnosed breast concern during the first 18 months of the cancer program. RESULTS Eighty-two percent of patients presented with a breast mass. Of these, 55% were diagnosed with breast cancer and 36% were diagnosed with benign disease. Cancer rates were highest among women 50 years and older. Among all patients diagnosed with breast cancer, 20% had stage I or II disease at diagnosis, 46% had locally advanced (stage III) disease, and 31% had metastatic disease. CONCLUSION After the launch of Rwanda's first public cancer referral center and breast clinic, cancer detection rates were high among patients presenting with an undiagnosed breast concern. These findings will provide initial data to allow monitoring of changes in the distribution of benign and malignant disease and of cancer stage as cancer awareness and services expand nationally. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The numbers of cases and deaths from breast cancer are rising in low-income countries. In many of these settings, health care systems to address breast problems and efficiently refer patients with symptoms concerning for cancer are rudimentary. Understanding the distribution of breast disease seen in such settings can guide early detection efforts and clinical algorithms. This study describes the characteristics of patients who came with a breast concern to Rwanda's first public cancer referral center during its first 18 months. More than half of patients with a breast mass were diagnosed with cancer; most had late-stage disease. Monitoring changes in the types of breast disease and cancer stages seen in Rwanda will be critical as breast cancer awareness and services grow.
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- Lydia E Pace
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Kigali, Rwanda Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Nkonge KM, Rogena EA, Walong EO, Nkonge DK. Cytological evaluation of breast lesions in symptomatic patients presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya: a retrospective study. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2015; 15:118. [PMID: 26667228 PMCID: PMC4678483 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-015-0278-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Palpable breast lump, breast pain, and nipple discharge are common symptoms of breast disease. Breast cytology (fine-needle aspiration, nipple discharge smear, and touch preparation) accurately identifies benign, atypical, and malignant pathological changes in breast specimens. This study aims to determine the types of breast lesions diagnosed by breast cytology and assess the clinical adequacy of narrative reporting of breast cytology results. METHODS Medical records of 390 patients presenting to breast or general surgery clinics in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, between January 2010 and March 2014 were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS Of the 390 diagnosed breast lesions, 89.7% (n = 350) occurred in females, while 10.3% (n = 40) occurred in males, giving rise to a female-to-male ratio of 8.8:1. Neoplastic breast lesions (n = 296) comprised 75.9%, while non-neoplastic breast lesions (n = 94) comprised 24.1% of all diagnosed breast lesions. The neoplastic lesions were classified as 72.3% (n = 214) benign and 27.7% (n = 82) malignant, resulting in a benign-to-malignant ratio of 2.6:1. Fibroadenoma (n = 136) and gynecomastia (n = 33) were the most frequently diagnosed breast lesions for women and men, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Breast cytology effectively diagnosed neoplastic and non-neoplastic breast lesions. Neoplastic breast lesions occurred more frequently in women whereas non-neoplastic lesions occurred more frequently in men. To address the limitations associated with narrative reporting of breast cytology results, a synoptic reporting format incorporating the United Kingdom's National Health Service Breast Screening Programme's diagnostic categories (C1 to C5) is recommended for adoption by this hospital.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ken Munene Nkonge
- School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Department of Human Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Department of Human Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Chandanwale SS, Gupta K, Dharwadkar AA, Pal S, Buch AC, Mishra N. Pattern of palpable breast lesions on fine needle aspiration: A retrospective analysis of 902 cases. J Midlife Health 2014; 5:186-91. [PMID: 25540569 PMCID: PMC4264282 DOI: 10.4103/0976-7800.145164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Breast lumps constitute a significant proportion of surgical cases in women of both developed and developing countries. The aim of this study is to look the frequency distribution of various breast lesions on fine needle aspiration (FNA). Materials and Methods: The 902 patients who presented with palpable breast lump, irrespective of age and sex were included in the study. Frequency distribution of various breast lesions with respect to age and sex was studied. Cytology grading in breast carcinoma was correlated in 69 cases with histology grading. Results: The majority (N = 871) of patients were females with maximum (N = 566) patients between second and third decade. The 773 patients had benign breast lesions and maximum (N = 341) patients were in the second decade. Fibroadenoma was the commonest benign lesion followed by fibrocystic change and mastitis. Out of 119 malignant breast lesions, 31.93% [N = 38] were between 41-50 years of age, 28.57% [N = 34] in 51-60 years and 22.68% [N = 27] in between 31-40 years of age. Out of 119 malignant breast lumps and majority were infiltrating ductal carcinoma (N = 108). Cytology grading correlated maximum with histology grade in Grade I followed by Grade II and Grade III. Conclusion: With experienced hands, FNA is safe, cost effective and a reliable technique for preoperative evaluation of palpable breast lumps. FNA features are more informative when combined with physical and radiology findings (Triple test). Fibroadenoma, fibrocystic change and mastitis form the major bulk of benign breast lesions. Epithelioid cells when seen in inflammatory breast FNA smears, tuberculosis must be ruled out. In India, breast carcinoma arises in younger patients as compared to western countries. Grading of breast carcinomas must be done on FNA smears for selecting neoadjuvent therapy. Clinical breast examination and mammography screening in females should be encouraged in developing countries from the third decade onwards for early detection of breast carcinoma.
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- Shirish S Chandanwale
- Department of Pathology, Padmashree Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, Padmashree Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, Padmashree Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, Padmashree Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, Padmashree Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, Padmashree Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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