Evaluation of mastalgia in patients presented to the breast clinic in Duhok city, Iraq: Cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mastalgia is a common condition that may affect up to two-thirds of patients during the reproductive period. It can be divided into cyclical and noncyclical. It is mostly due to benign causes, but breast cancer should be excluded. It may be associated with a high level of stress and anxiety. Patients need to be assessed fully, breast and general examinations, and investigations such as breast imaging and hormonal assay.

Patients and methods

This is a prospective study that was done in the breast clinic in the period between February 2019 and July 2019. A total number of 445 patients with mastalgia included were in the study. Patients were examined and evaluated using various imaging modalities.

Results

The mean age of the patients was 34 years. Mastalgia

SUBMITTER: Mohammed AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7078444 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature