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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: Case report and review of the literature
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H Nobari *   , M Darvishi |
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| We report a case of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis in a 30-yearold
Iranian woman, who came to our hospital complaining of two
tender masses in her right breast. Because the results of the initial
aspiration cytology were considered highly suspicious for
carcinoma, modified radical mastectomy was performed. However,
the final histological diagnosis was granulomatous lobular mastitis
with no evidence of malignancy. Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis
is a rare inflammatory breast disease of unknown etiology. Since
the clinical manifestations are similar to those of mammary
carcinoma, this condition has been misdiagnosed as carcinoma and
treated as such. A review of the literature revealed that idiopathic
granulomatous mastitis tends to occur in young patients with a
history of childbirth or oral contraceptive use. Clinical or imaging
radiologic diagnosis is often difficult. Complete resection or
corticosteroid therapy can be recommended as the optimal
treatment. Since 38% of patients experience recurrence, long-term
follow-up is indicated. |
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| Keywords: Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, Mammary carcinoma, Mastectomy |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/8 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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