Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis
The rare condition of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is presented here, unusually, in a 54-year-old woman. IGM mimics breast carcinoma and further differentials include tuberculosis and fungal infections of the breast together with other chronic granulomatous conditions. Of note is its char...
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doaj-9fd2b45f04054daf89e72feb04635c562020-11-24T22:34:56ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Radiology1027-202X2078-67782011-02-0115110.4102/sajr.v15i1.337337Idiopathic granulomatous mastitisGrace Rubin0Debra Ardath Meerkotter1Helen Joseph Hospitalregional imaging tasmaniaThe rare condition of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is presented here, unusually, in a 54-year-old woman. IGM mimics breast carcinoma and further differentials include tuberculosis and fungal infections of the breast together with other chronic granulomatous conditions. Of note is its characteristic ultrasound features that can suggest the diagnosis. Diagnosis is made by core biopsy and histology. Patients have been shown to respond to steroid and other immunosuppressive therapy, with surgical excision reserved for those whose condition is recurrent and unresponsive to medical treatment.https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/337Breast, mammography ,ultrasound |
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis |
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis |
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South African Journal of Radiology |
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1027-202X 2078-6778 |
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The rare condition of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is presented here, unusually, in a 54-year-old woman. IGM mimics breast carcinoma and further differentials include tuberculosis and fungal infections of the breast together with other chronic granulomatous conditions. Of note is its characteristic ultrasound features that can suggest the diagnosis. Diagnosis is made by core biopsy and histology. Patients have been shown to respond to steroid and other immunosuppressive therapy, with surgical excision reserved for those whose condition is recurrent and unresponsive to medical treatment. |
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Breast, mammography ,ultrasound |
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