Systemic therapy as a first choice treatment for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis

J Cutan Pathol. 2009 Jun;36(6):689-91. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0560.2008.01102.x. Epub 2009 Feb 4.

Abstract

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis clinically and histologically mimics an inflammatory carcinoma. A correct approach including ultrasound, clinical and histological analysis can safely identify a patient with this pathology, orienting to adequate therapy with anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drugs and leaving the surgical approach only for case unresponsive to medical therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Burkholderia Infections / drug therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Mastitis / diagnosis*
  • Mastitis / drug therapy
  • Ulcer / drug therapy
  • Ulcer / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents