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Title
Idiopathic ganulomatous mastitis
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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.
Language
English
Source (journal)
BMJ case reports. - London, 2008, currens
Publication
London : BMJ Pub. Group , 2012
ISSN
1757-790X
DOI
10.1136/BCR-2012-006187
Volume/pages
(2012)
Medium
E-only publicatie
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
UAntwerpen
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Last edited 07.10.2022
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