WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

*Dr. Ansam Raed Abd, Dr. Sahar Salim Al Taie and Dr. Zahraa Saleh Mohammad

ABSTRACT

More than a quarter of females complain of breast problems in their lives[1] and the majority of these ladies initially will present as a new breast lump in the primary health care setting.[2] Breast masses are the most prevalent breast complaint, with cancer being the main worry for most women. There are many different reasons for breast lumps to arise, ranging from highly aggressive cancer to physiological adenosis. Management is based on the underlying cause. It could range from simple analgesics to surgery. Several masses can go away on their own.[3, 4, 5] Breast cancer, galactoceles, fibroadenomas, fibrocystic change, and breast tissue infections are the causes of breast mass. About 10% of breast lumps are caused by breast cancer.[6] A breast mass, commonly called a breast lump, is a feeling of a small, distinct enlargement that is located within the breast. There could be associated skin changes, nipple discharge, or breast discomfort. The research was conducted at three specialized breast consulting units in Mosul city; Two of the specialized clinics were located on the right bank of Mosul (Al Jamhori and Mosul general hospital) and the third one was located on the left bank of Mosul (Al Khansa’a Hospital).