Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Management and Predictors of Recurrence in 474 Patients Publisher Pubmed

Summary: Wondering about the link between inflammation and breast conditions? A study found a 24.8% recurrence rate for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis, often mirroring breast cancer symptoms. #BreastHealth #IGM

Azizi A¹ ; Prasath V¹ ; Canner J¹ ; Gharib M² ; Sadat Fattahi A² ; Naser Forghani M² ; Sajjadi S² ; Farhadi E² ; Vasigh M³ ; Kaviani A³ ; Omranipour R³ ; Habibi M¹
Source: Breast Journal Published:2020

Abstract

Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis (IGM) is an uncommon inflammatory disease of the breast, with similar presentations as breast cancer and a relatively high recurrence rate. We reviewed the demographics, clinical presentations, and treatment modalities of a large cohort of patients in Iran. Most of the patients had history of pregnancy and breastfeeding. The most common clinical finding was pain and a palpable mass, respectively. Most of the patients received medical treatment, and about half of the patients had surgery. The recurrence rate was 24.8%, and breast skin lesions were associated with a significantly higher odds of recurrence. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.