title: Idiopathic ganulomatous mastitis.
abstract: Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare chronic benign disease of the breast. Histologically, the disease presents as an inflammatory reaction with non-caseating granulomas considered characteristic for IGM. IGM is often confused with breast cancer or mastitis with abcedations, and is treated with surgery which involves mutilation of the breast. Although no consensus exists on the best treatment modality, the use of low-dose oral and topical steroids has proven efficacy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics, UZA, Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium.
authors.forename: Christelle Van
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Casteren
authors.forename: Yves
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Jacquemyn
authors.forename: Ellen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Himpe
authors.forename: Inge
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Verslegers
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D001942:Breast Feeding; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D058890:Granulomatous Mastitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008327:Mammography; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone