Abstract

Background: The breast is a site for a wide range of pathological changes, including both benign and malignant lesions. Early detection and management of these lesions are critical for improving prognosis. Aim: While studies on breast lesions have been conducted in various parts of Nigeria, data on this subject are scarce in the studied area. Therefore, this study investigated the patterns of breast lesions in Ovu Inland, Delta State, South-South Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This study was a retrospective histopathological review of 71 breast lesions. Descriptive statistics were used to illustrate the prevalence of breast lesions, while a Chi-square test assessed the association between breast lesions, age, and laterality. Results: Benign lesions (86.2%) were more common than malignant ones (13.8%) in the studied population. Neoplastic benign fibroadenoma (36.6%) and malignant invasive ductal carcinoma (5.6%) were the most common benign and malignant lesions, respectively. The third decade of life recorded the highest incidence of breast lesions (31%). Right breast lesions (45.1%) were more frequent than left breast lesions (35.2%). No significant association was found between breast lesions, age, and laterality (p= 0.254; 0.364). Conclusion: Neoplastic benign fibroadenoma peaked in the second and third decades, while neoplastic malignant invasive carcinoma was more common in the fourth decade.