Histopathological findings after breast reduction operations with inferior Pedicular techniques

Abstract

Introduction: Breast reduction mammoplasty is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures, which provide us with breast tissue for pathologic examination. In this study, we aimed to examine the breast tissue to detect histopathological abnormalities. Material-Method: It is a single-center, retrospective study designed in Antalya Education and Research Hospital between 2011-2014. 276 patients were included in this study. All patients underwent bilateral breast reduction surgery. Mean age of the patients was 42.5 +/- 12.0 years (median: 43, min: 17, max: 75). The patients were examined psychically, and then mammography, ultrasonography and MRI (older than 40 years) and breast ultrasonography and MRI (younger than 40 years) were performed. No evidence of tumor formation was seen in any of the patients who were included in the study. Results: All mastectomy specimens were evaluated histopathologically (n=552). The lightest specimen was 183 g., the heaviest specimen weight was 2800 g. 114 breast specimens were histopathologically normal, nonproliferative lesions were found in 349 breast specimens. A slight increase in risk was seen in 80 specimens. 80 specimens were found to be moderately increased risk. None of the patients showed any significant increased risk. Only one lobular carcinoma was detected. Conclusion: According to our findings, it is important to examine breast tissues for the detection of breast lesions. Breast reduction surgery may be useful for not only cosmetic concerns but also detection of proliferative, nonproliferative lesions, and even carcinoma.