2 publications

• Published Subscription 26 Aug 2019

  Breast Cancer at Community Level in Bangladesh

  By Shakera Ahmed, R. R. Chakraborty, M. S. Islam

  Abstract: Background: Breast cancer is an issue of gaining concern in Bangladesh that causes high mortality and morbidity. Lack of screening and surveillance programme contributes to this. Almost no baseline data were found in this issue, though Government of Bangladesh launched a breast cancer surveillance programme based on clinical breast examination (CBE). This research was an effort to produce some baseline data to strengthen the programme of Government of Bangladesh. Methods: …

  Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 4–7 Read article →

• Published Subscription 11 Jul 2018

  An Overview of 98 Cases of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis

  By Shakera Ahmed, Azad KAK, Jabin N

  Abstract: Background: Granulomatous mastitis is an uncommon, benign, chronic inflammatory condition of breast of uncertain etiology. The clinical features mimic tuberculosis and breast cancer that leads to diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. Its optimal management is still unclear with high recurrence rate. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present the clinico-pathological features of patients with Granulomatous mastitis and our experience with the medical and surgical treatment of these patients. Methods: …

  Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–9 Read article →