Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: A report of twenty cases

Boufettal, Houssine; Essodegui, Fatiha; Noun, M.; Hermas, S.; Samouh, N.

doi:10.1016/j.diii.2012.04.028

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“…As reported in previous literature [9,15,17], there is increased vascularisation in the vicinity of the IGM in Doppler US. However, the number of series in the literature are small and only 40% of our cases (12 of 30) had available Doppler US findings for evaluation.…”

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confidence: 70%

“…IGM seems to be associated with a history of pregnancy and is usually seen in 6 years following pregnancy. An autoimmune process was suggested in etiology [2,[8][9]. This was confirmed in our study since all 30 patients had a history of pregnancy and their mean period between pregnancy and the presentation of IGM was 3 years.…”

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“…This was confirmed in our study since all 30 patients had a history of pregnancy and their mean period between pregnancy and the presentation of IGM was 3 years. Granulomatous mastitis generally appears as a unilateral breast mass that may be associated with skin thickening, fistula formation, erythema, fever, or axillary lymphadenopathy [9][10]. In our study all cases presented with hard breast mass at periphery of the breast, and the presence of fistula was a helpful clinically diagnostic marker [11].…”

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Radiologic findings of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis

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Aim: To describe the radiological findings of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM). Material and methods: Radiologic findings of 30 women with histopathological diagnosis of IGM were retrospectively evaluated. All had breast feeding history. All the patients had ultrasonography (US), with 12 of them having additional Doppler US. Of 30 patients, 11 had mammography (MG) and 5 MRI. Results: US showed multiple irregular hypoechoic masses and collection areas with tubular connections in 25 of 30. The collection area with low-level internal echoes but without tubular connections, suggesting an abscess were seen in 2 of 30 (6.6%); a hypoechoic mass with an indistinct border in 2 of 30 (6.6%); multiple milimetric hypoechoic nodular masses in 1 of 30 (3.3%). On MG, normal findings were noted in 5 (45.4%); focal asymmetric density in 4 (36.4%), parenchymal distortion in 1 (9%) and diffuse asymmetric opacity with trabecular thickening in 1 (9%) of 30 patients. On MRI, segmental T2 hyperintensity with contrast-enhancement on T1 were seen in 4 of 5 (80%). An enhancing T2 hypointense mass with irregular margin was present in 1 of 5 (20%). Time-signal intensity curve of lesions showed slow enhancement in 1 and moderate in 4 of 5 patients. Conclusions: In IGM, MG findings were nonspecific. In US, multiple irregular hypoechoic masses and collections with tubular connections with fingerlike aspects, and fistulae formation to the skin in patients with breastfeeding history suggested IGM rather than carcinoma. Due to the limited number of patients, no conclusion was reached regarding MRI of IGM.

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“…In histopathology, non-necrotizing granulomas (along with (multinucleated) giant cells) and ‘lobulocentric' [17] arrangement (with intact ductolobular architecture) are pathognomonic. However, this is not always the case; in our series necrosis was present in a sizable proportion of the patients (29.5%).…”

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Idiopathic Granulomatous Lobular Mastitis - Report of 43 Cases from Iran; Introducing a Preliminary Clinical Practice Guideline

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Background: We aimed to report a large series of idiopathic granulomatous lobular mastitis (IGLM) from Iran and sketch preliminary clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for approaching an inflammatory breast mass. Patients and Methods: In a retrospective records review, 43 consecutive IGLM cases were studied. Data on baseline, clinical, imaging, and pathologic characteristics were collected. Results: The mean age of the women was 33.5 years. All but 1 were married and had given birth. 16% had a cancer-like presentation. Inflammatory signs, architectural distortion, and a nodular pattern were the most common findings clinically, mammographically and ultrasonographically, respectively. 29.5% of the pathological reports indicated necrosis which was more common in younger subjects (p = 0.016); microabscesses were associated with a shorter lactation course (p = 0.006). Corticosteroids had been used as the initial treatment modality in 51%, immunosuppressive agents had not been administered, and a 16% relapse rate was recorded. We recognized the need for a multidisciplinary approach covering radiology, oncology, and surgery to best handle diagnostic and therapeutic issues and manage relevant infections as well as the major differential diagnosis, i.e. malignancy. Conclusion: We hypothesized that a shorter lactation period may cause more milk stasis and extravasation and be contributory to IGLM. CPGs are needed to incorporate the needed multidisciplinary approach and to standardize IGLM care. We present one such guideline.

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“…43 Su etiología no está clara. 44 Se postula que bacterias del género Corynebacterium spp. y, en concreto, C. kroppenstedtii juegan un papel importante, 43,45 así como un origen autoinmune.…”

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Mastitis. Puesta al día

2016

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RESUMENLa mastitis es una de las principales causas de abandono evitable de la lactancia materna, con el aumento de la morbimortalidad infantil que ello supone, pero no hay uniformidad en los criterios diagnósticos ni terapéuticos. El diagnóstico de la mastitis aguda es fundamentalmente clínico, y, solo en determinados casos, está indicado el cultivo de leche. El drenaje del pecho es fundamental en el tratamiento, por lo que debe mantenerse la lactancia. Si persisten los síntomas o si existe mucha repercusión clínica, se iniciará la antibioterapia. No hay pruebas suficientes de la etiopatogenia de otros tipos de mastitis (subclínica y subaguda) ni de que sean responsables del dolor mamario o el escaso aumento ponderal del lactante. Tampoco sobre la efectividad de los probióticos en el tratamiento y prevención de la mastitis. El objetivo es realizar una evaluación de la información disponible sobre la clínica, diagnóstico y tratamiento de las mastitis para ofrecer una visión actualizada del tema. Palabras clave: mastitis aguda, mastitis subaguda, probióticos, mastodinia. ABSTRACTMastitis is one of the main causes of avoidable cessation of breastfeeding which increases morbidity in childhood, however, there is no uniformity in diagnostic and therapeutic criteria. The diagnosis of acute mastitis is mainly clinical. Only in certain cases, a milk culture is indicated. Regarding treatment of mastitis, it is fundamental to empty the breast, so breastfeeding should continue. It is recommended to start antibiotic therapy if symptoms persist or if there is considerable clinical impact. There is insufficient evidence of the importance of other types of mastitis (subclinical and subacute). There is also a lack of evidence that these types of mastitis are responsible for breast pain or for low infant weight gain. Furthermore, there is not enough evidence regarding the effectiveness of probiotics in the treatment and prevention of mastitis.The aim of this article is to review the available information related to clinical signs, diagnosis and management of acute mastitis in order to give an updated overview.

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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: A report of twenty cases

Cited by 53 publications

References 38 publications

Radiologic findings of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis

Radiologic findings of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis

Idiopathic Granulomatous Lobular Mastitis - Report of 43 Cases from Iran; Introducing a Preliminary Clinical Practice Guideline

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