EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE AND CONDUCT IN PATIENTS WITH PALPABLE BREAST NODULES

Authors

  • Bruno Moreira Luz de Jesus UNESC
  • Guilherme Silva Vieira UNESC
  • Gabriel Gomes Soares UNESC
  • Mateus Andrade Azevedo UNESC
  • Fabiana Barp Crema Bernardi UNESC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18616/inova.v14i3.8027

Abstract

The objective is to evaluate the clinical and epidemiological profile and what were the medical conducts in patients with palpable breast nodules in the physical examination in a clinic in the south of Santa Catarina. This is a descriptive observational study, collecting secondary data, with a quantitative approach, evaluating medical records of patients with palpable nodules on physical examination at a clinic in the south of Santa Catarina. The collected data were: sociodemographic such as age and education, in addition to gynecological factors such as menarche and use of contraceptives. As a result, the mean age of the studied population was 40.13 years. The prevalence of palpable breast lumps was 5.97%; 60.8% of the women denied a family history of neoplasia; 56.7% had no breast symptoms at the time of consultation and 52.5% had two or more pregnancies. Regarding the medical management, 50.8% requested an ultrasound and 35.8% had the nodule as the main location in the upper left external quadrant of the breast. It is concluded that the clinical profile of the patients was of women with a mean age of 40.13 years, with no history of neoplasms, with no breast symptoms, with ultrasound being the most used imaging method. Based on the data from this study, it is possible to outline strategies for a preventive approach to women with a similar profile.

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Published

2023-07-10