Ayurvedic Management of Stanagranthi w.s.r. to Fibroadenoma of the Breast: A Single Case Report

Abstract

Fibroadenoma is one of the most common benign breast tumors, predominantly affecting women of reproductive age. In Ayurvedic medicine, such growths are analogous to Stanagranthi, a subtype of benign tumour localized in the breast. In this case, a hetero-echoic lesion measuring approximately 10 × 6 mm was observed at the 12 O'clock position of the right breast, along with another similar lesion measuring 9.4 × 5.4 mm. A BIRADS-III categorization was noted. Additionally, a cystic lesion measuring approximately 7 × 7 mm was found at the 2 o'clock position in the left breast. This case study describes the Ayurvedic management of a diagnosed fibroadenoma through an integrative treatment plan that incorporates Shodhana (bio-purification) and Shamana (palliative therapy). The patient was administered a personalized Ayurvedic regimen based on the individual's dosha imbalance and the pathological features of the Granthi. Over the course of one year, the patient experienced a marked reduction in symptoms, an improved quality of life, and a measurable decrease in lump size, which in some cases led to complete resolution, as confirmed through clinical palpation and imaging. As a result, surgical intervention was not required. This case demonstrates the potential efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment protocols in the non-surgical management of benign breast tumors such as fibroadenoma. The findings support the need for further clinical research to validate and standardize Ayurvedic approaches in similar cases.