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Mithen R, Mahin Nallasivam RR, Thangaswamy D, Mohanapriya T. Evaluation of clinical profiles, imaging findings and antituberculosis treatment outcome in granulomatous mastitis: An Indian scenario. Indian J Tuberc 2024; 71:163-169. [PMID: 38589120 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijtb.2023.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND The management of choice for granulomatous mastitis (GM) has yet to be determined but few studies have demonstrated that anti-tubercular treatment (ATT) could be an effective alternative therapeutic option. Hence, the objective of the current study is to determine the clinical feature, radiological imaging findings, and histopathological examination results exhibited by GM and tuberculosis (TB)-proven GM as well as to evaluate the ATT clinical outcome in GM patients. METHODS The study was performed on 68 GM patients who were referred to the department of pulmonology by the breast clinic (from January 2018 to August 2021). Study populations were categorized into two groups GM and TB-proven GM patients and all were prescribed with standard ATT regimen and were continuously followed up. SPSS version 25 was employed for statistical assessment. RESULTS Our study showed that 6 patients from GM and 4 patients from the TB-proven GM group got relapsed. For patients who displayed partial remission, ATT treatment was started after assessing the side effects potential. 14.6% (n = 6) and 7.4% (n = 2) patients who initially demonstrated partial remission were also completely cured. ATT treatment curable rate was determined to be 90% (n = 37) and 81.5% (n = 22) for GM and TB-proven GM patients correspondingly. Therefore, the current study demonstrated nil significant differences between groups. CONCLUSION The current study warrants that ATT therapy could be an effective and better treatment of choice for GM patients irrespective of their clinical condition.
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- R Mithen
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Zhang Q, Zhang W, Lv J, Zhang Z, Zhao Y. The Effect of Local Steroid Administration on Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Systematic Review andMeta-Analysis. J Surg Res 2024; 295:511-521. [PMID: 38071781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare, benign inflammatory breast disease. Corticosteroids and surgery are the primary treatment options, and a growing number of publications have shown the effectiveness of local steroid administration (intralesional injection and topical corticosteroids). However, less is known about the specific details and effects of this treatment approach. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to summarize the details and evaluate the efficacy of local steroid administration for IGM. METHODS The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and SinoMed databases were systematically searched from inception to July 2023 to identify relevant randomized controlled trials. The quality of the included studies was assessed, and meta-analysis and subgroup analysis were conducted to obtain the pooled effect sizes of the outcomes of interest. RESULTS Eight trials comprising 613 patients were included. Local steroid administration included intralesional injection and topical steroid ointment, and control groups were mainly given systemic therapy (oral steroid) and surgical treatment. The meta-analysis showed that local steroid administration had a significant effect on the response rate (risk ratio [RR] = 1.35, 95% CI = [1.14-1.59], P = 0.0004). The incidence of side effects was also lower than that of systemic treatment (RR = 0.24, 95% CI = [0.13-0.43], P<0.0001). There was no difference in the recurrence rate (RR = 0.8, 95% CI = [1.42-1.51], P = 0.48). CONCLUSIONS Local steroid administration can increase the RR and decrease the incidence of side effects for IGM patients. There is no significant difference in the recurrence rate between the local steroid administration group and the control group. Further studies are needed to identify the effect in different stages and among pregnant women.
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- Qiushi Zhang
- Department of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Dilaveri C, Degnim A, Lee C, DeSimone D, Moldoveanu D, Ghosh K. Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis. Breast J 2024; 2024:6693720. [PMID: 38304866 PMCID: PMC10834090 DOI: 10.1155/2024/6693720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare, benign inflammatory disorder of the breast that is often underrecognized. The exact etiology and pathophysiology are unknown, but milk stasis is felt to play a role. Classically, this condition is noninfectious, but many cases are noted to be associated with Corynebacterium species. Most patients affected are parous women with a mean age of 35, and many have breastfed within five years of diagnosis. Patients typically present with a painful mass and symptoms of inflammation, and these features can sometimes mimic breast cancer. Biopsy is needed to make a definitive diagnosis, and noncaseating granulomas are found on core biopsy. Many patients have a waxing and waning course over a period of six months to two years. Goal of treatment is to avoid surgery given poor wound healing, high risk of recurrence, and poor cosmetic outcomes. Medical treatment is preferred and includes observation, antibiotics, steroids, and immune modulators such as methotrexate. In more recent years, topical and intralesional steroids have become the treatment of choice, with similar outcomes to oral steroids.
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- Christina Dilaveri
- Mayo Clinic, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Rochester, USA
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Surgery, Division of Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Rochester, USA
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging and Intervention, Rochester, USA
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Rochester, USA
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Surgery, Division of Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Rochester, USA
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Rochester, USA
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Liang I, Berglund LJ, Brown DA, Suan D, Meybodi F, Lee AYS, Swaminathan S. Granulomatous mastitis and immunosuppression: Case series at an Australian quaternary referral center. Int J Rheum Dis 2024; 27:e14884. [PMID: 37602703 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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- Ian Liang
- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Immunopathology, NSW Health Pathology ICPMR, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Immunopathology, NSW Health Pathology ICPMR, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Immunology and Allergy Research, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Immunology and Allergy Research, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Immunology and Allergy Research, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Kaya MN, Tekgöz E, Çolak S, Kılıç Ö, Çınar M, Yılmaz S. Drug-free remission is an achievable target with immunosuppressive treatment in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Ir J Med Sci 2023; 192:2815-2819. [PMID: 36928595 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03338-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare inflammatory breast disease, in which there is no clear established treatment algorithm. Several physicians keep away from using immunosuppressive (IS) treatments in routine clinical practice. AIMS This study aimed to evaluate the rates of drug-free remission of the patients with IGM in a period of 3-year follow-up. METHODS This retrospective study conducted with 55 biopsy-proven IGM patients, who were followed up between February, 2011, and November, 2021, in rheumatology outpatient clinic of Gulhane Training and Research Hospital. The demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were obtained from patients' files. The 3-year follow-up data were assessed for long-term outcome analyses. RESULTS There were 55 female patients with a mean age of 36.8 ± 6.3 years. Fifty-four (98.1%) patients were in drug-free remission at the end of 3 years. The median duration of drug-free remission in patients receiving methotrexate (MTX), only corticosteroid (CS), and azathioprine was 19.7, 32.9, and 14.7 months, respectively. The drug-free remission duration for the patient who received cyclosporine A as IS was 28.3 months. The median duration of IS treatment was 15.8 months, and the median duration of treatment with CS and other IS combination was 6.7 months. Recurrence was observed in 4 (80%) patients without IS therapy after surgery, of whom MTX was used in 3 (75%) patients and achieved remission. CONCLUSIONS IS agents provide high rate of prolonged drug-free remission and should be considered a part of routine medical care of the patients with IGM.
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- Mehmet Nur Kaya
- Rheumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Rheumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Rheumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Rheumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Rheumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Rheumatology Department, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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Moldoveanu D, Lee C, Hesley G. Framework and guide for intralesional steroid injections in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Eur J Radiol 2023; 168:111118. [PMID: 37804652 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2023.111118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Literature on how to perform intralesional steroid injections, a valuable therapy for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM), is limited. This technical note offers a detailed technical guide on intralesional steroid injections for IGM and provides a framework for long-term follow-up. METHODS Ultrasound characterization of IGM severity considering breadth, depth, and ancillary findings was used to guide steroid dosing and injection frequency. Clinical and sonographic breast diagrams were designed for accurate longitudinal tracking of IGM. A step-by-step guide for ultrasound-guided IGM aspirations and intralesional steroid injections was developed. RESULTS A detailed approach for ultrasound-guided IGM interventions with clinical and sonographic breast diagrams for longitudinal follow-up is now in practice. CONCLUSIONS The treatment approach described provides a framework for multidisciplinary treatment of IGM and offers insights that may contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of management strategies for this challenging disease.
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- Dan Moldoveanu
- Department of Surgery, Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester MN, 55905, United States.
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- Department of Radiology, Breast Imaging and Intervention, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester MN, 55905, United States. https://twitter.com/MayoRadiology
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- Department of Radiology, Breast Imaging and Intervention, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester MN, 55905, United States.
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Yamamoto H, Taniguchi Y. Granulomatous mastitis associated with granulomatous panniculitis syndrome: Is this a variant of sarcoidosis or new condition? Int J Rheum Dis 2023; 26:2332-2334. [PMID: 37287435 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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- Hirotaka Yamamoto
- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism, Nephrology and Rheumatology, Kochi Medical School Hospital, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism, Nephrology and Rheumatology, Kochi Medical School Hospital, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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Karabacak H, Balas Ş. Evaluation of early results of triamcinolone acetonide treatment in the treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis introduction. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:9801-9808. [PMID: 37916345 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202310_34155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare, benign, chronic inflammatory breast disease with an unknown etiology. IGM patients may develop painful or painless masses, palpable lymph nodes, and skin findings that can mimic breast cancer, including retractions, skin edema, ulceration, and fistula formation. This presents a significant diagnostic challenge in clinical practice. The present study aimed to assess the early outcomes of triamcinolone acetonide treatment in patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS After obtaining the necessary approvals from the ethics committee, patients who were admitted to the breast endocrine department of the general surgery clinic of our hospital between 2014 and 2022 with complaints of a mass, discharge, and fistula formation and who were histopathologically diagnosed with granulomatous mastitis after radiological examination by tru-cut biopsy were prospectively enrolled in the study. RESULTS Among the 136 patients with granulomatous mastitis, the mean age was 30.09±4.14 years, the symptom duration averaged 3 weeks (range: 1-5), the follow-up period extended for 20 weeks (range: 3-72), and the mean recurrence duration was 1.08±0.28 months. Complaints included discharge (52.2%), mass (51.5%), redness (45.6%), and pain (27.2%). Masses were predominantly on the left side (61.0%) compared to the right side (38.0%). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the heterogeneous phenotype of IGM and the lack of randomized controlled trials pose challenges. Long-acting triamcinolone acetonide proves effective in managing IGM by resolving the inflammatory process and the disease itself. Its low side effects and ease of use make it a valuable treatment modality.
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Fattahi AS, Amini G, Sajedi F, Mehrad-Majd H. Factors Affecting Recurrence of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Systematic Review. Breast J 2023; 2023:9947797. [PMID: 37794976 PMCID: PMC10547579 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9947797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is a rare and benign disease that primarily affects young women of reproductive age. Various factors have been suggested as possible causes, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, history of taking birth control pills, hyperprolactinemia, smoking, and history of trauma. Due to unknown etiology, opinions on its treatment have varied, resulting in differing recurrence rates and side effects. Therefore, conducting a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis can aid in understanding the causes and recurrence of the disease, thereby assisting in the selection of effective treatment and improving the quality of life. A systematic literature review was conducted using predefined search terms to identify eligible studies related to risk factors and recurrence up to June 2022 from electronic databases. Data were extracted and subjected to meta-analysis when applicable. A total of 71 studies with 4735 patients were included. The mean age of the patients was 34.98 years, and the average mass size was 4.64 cm. About 3749 of these patients (79.17%) were Caucasian. Patients who mentioned a history of pregnancy were 92.65% with 76.57%, 22.7%, and 19.7% having a history of breastfeeding, taking contraceptive pills, and high prolactin levels, respectively. Around 5.6% of patients had previous trauma. The overall recurrence rate was 17.18%, with recurrence rates for treatments as follows: surgery (22.5%), immunosuppressive treatment (14.7%), combined treatment (14.9%), antibiotic treatment (6.74%), and observation (9.4%). Only antibiotic and expectant treatments had significant differences in recurrence rates compared to other treatments (p value = 0.023). In conclusion, factors such as Caucasian race, pregnancy and breastfeeding history, and use of contraceptive hormone are commonly associated with the disease recurrence. Treatment should be tailored based on symptom severity and patient preference, with surgery or immunosuppressive options for recurrence.
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- Asieh Sadat Fattahi
- Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Research Center, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Research Center, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian and Complementary Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Ghaem Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Shen Q, Liu LL, Cen MY, Mao JJ. Efficacy of preoperative Shugan Sanjie decoction combined with mammotome-assisted minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: A retrospective cohort study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34593. [PMID: 37657038 PMCID: PMC10476852 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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The management of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) poses a significant challenge because of its ambiguous etiology. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) combined with mammotome-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MAMIS) for the treatment of IGM. This retrospective cohort study included patients with IGM who underwent treatment at our hospital between January 2017 and June 2022. Patients treated with Shugan Sanjie decoction alone and preoperative Shugan Sanjie decoction combined with MAMIS were included in Groups A and B, respectively. We focused on the demographics, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of the patients in the 2 groups. A total of 124 female patients with an average age of 33.9 ± 3.6 years were included in the study. The demographic and clinical characteristics of patients in Groups A (n = 55) and B (n = 69) were similar (P > .05). However, there were significant differences between the 2 groups in terms of treatment duration, 1-year complete remission (CR), and recurrence. Group B showed shorter treatment time (11.7 ± 5.1 vs 15.3 ± 6.4 months, P = .001), higher 1-year CR (72.5% vs 45.5%, P = .002), and lower recurrence (7.2% vs 21.8%, P = .019) in comparison to Group A. Shugan Sanjie decoction promoted the shrinkage of breast lesions in patients with IGM. Combined with MAMIS, this treatment regimen shortened the treatment duration, accelerated the recovery process, and reduced the recurrence rate.
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- Qian Shen
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Ningbo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Ningbo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Ningbo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Ningbo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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Lermi N, Ekin A, Ocak T, Bozkurt ZY, Ötegeçeli MA, Yağız B, Coşkun BN, Pehlivan Y, Dalkılıç E. What predicts the recurrence in ıdiopathic granulomatous mastitis? Clin Rheumatol 2023; 42:2491-2500. [PMID: 37301771 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-023-06651-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rarely seen chronic and benign disease of the breast. IGM usually emerges in women between 30 and 45 years of age and within the first 5 years after lactation. There is no consensus on the treatment of the disease. Steroids, immunosuppressive agents such as methotrexate and azathioprine, antibiotics, and surgical and conservative treatments can be preferred. In the present study, it was aimed to demonstrate the treatment options and follow-up data of the patients with IGM and to investigate the effective factors on recurrence if developed in the follow-up period. MATERIALS AND METHOD The data of 120 patients diagnosed with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis were evaluated for this cross-sectional retrospective study. The demographic, clinical, treatment, and follow-up features of the patients were obtained from the file records. RESULTS The median age value of the 120 female patients included in the study was 35 (24-67) years. Of the patients, 45%, 79.2%, 49.2%, and 15% had a past history of surgical intervention, steroid use, methotrexate use, and azathioprine use, respectively. Recurrent lesion developed after the treatment in 57 (47.5%) patients. The recurrence rate was 66.1% in the patients who underwent surgical intervention in the initial treatment. There was a statistically significant difference between the patients with and without recurrence regarding the presence of abscess, the presence of recurrent abscess, and having surgical intervention as the initial treatment in the past history. The rate of having surgery was statistically significantly higher compared with the administration of steroid therapy alone and the combination of steroid and immunosuppressive therapy in the initial treatment of the patients who developed recurrence. The rate of having surgery together with the administration of steroid and immunosuppressive therapy was statistically significantly higher than the administration of steroid and immunosuppressive therapies. DISCUSSION Our study showed that surgical intervention and the presence of abscess increased recurrence in the treatment of IGM. Key Points • This study has shown that surgical intervention and the presence of abscess increase recurrence. • A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of IGM and management of the disease by the rheumatologists may be critical.
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- Nihal Lermi
- Division of Rheumatology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Kampüsü, 16059, Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Kampüsü, 16059, Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Kampüsü, 16059, Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Kampüsü, 16059, Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Kampüsü, 16059, Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Kampüsü, 16059, Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Kampüsü, 16059, Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Kampüsü, 16059, Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey
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Ren Y, Zhang J, Zhang J, Guo R. Combining intralesional steroid injection with oral steroids in patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34055. [PMID: 37327292 PMCID: PMC10270520 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a chronic inflammatory breast disease. Currently, there is no international standard for steroid use in IGM, particularly for intralesional steroid injections. This study aimed to determine whether patients with IGM who received oral steroids could benefit from intralesional steroid injection. We analyzed 62 patients with IGM whose main clinical presentation was mastitis masses and who received preoperative steroid therapy. Group A (n = 34) received combined steroid treatment: oral steroids (starting dose, 0.25 mg/kg/d; tapered off) and intralesional steroid injection (20 mg per session). Group B (n = 28) received oral steroids only (starting dose, 0.5 mg/kg/d; tapered off). Both groups underwent lumpectomy at the end of steroid treatment. We analyzed the preoperative treatment time, preoperative mass maximum diameter reduction rate, side effects, postoperative satisfaction, and rate of IGM recurrence. The mean age of the 62 participants was 33.6 ± 2.3 (range, 26-46) years, and all had unilateral disease. We found that oral steroids combined with intralesional steroid injection yielded better therapeutic effects than did oral steroids alone. The median maximum diameter reduction of the breast mass was 52.06% in group A and 30.00% in group B (P = .002). Moreover, the use of intralesional steroids reduced the duration of oral steroid use; the median durations of preoperative steroid therapy were 4 and 7 weeks in groups A and B, respectively (P < .001). Group A patients were more satisfied (P = .035) with the postoperative results, including postoperative appearance and function. No statistically significant between-group differences were noted regarding side effects and recurrence rates. Preoperative administration of oral steroids combined with intralesional steroid injection yielded better therapeutic effects than did oral steroids alone and may be an effective future treatment for IGM.
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- Yun Ren
- Department of Breast Surgery, Changzhi People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Changzhi, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Changzhi People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Changzhi, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Changzhi People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Changzhi, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Changzhi People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Changzhi, Shanxi Province, China
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Vanovčanová L, Minariková E. An updated perspective on diagnostics and treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Ceska Gynekol 2023; 88:435-441. [PMID: 38171916 DOI: 10.48095/cccg2023435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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AIM To present our experiences with the anti-inflammatory treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) and highlight the imaging and anamnestic specifics of its diagnosis. METHODS Patients with acute inflammatory breast disease underwent ultrasound examination followed by a collection of anamnestic data, and histological analysis of the process was performed using core-cut bio psy, confirming IGM. Subsequently, anti-inflammatory treatment was administered, consisting of a combination of colchicine, vitamin E, and local compresses made from an infusion of Plantago lanceolata. We also recorded any additional treatments administered extra muros prior to histological analysis (such as antibio tics, surgical intervention, and time from onset of symptoms to confirmation of diagnosis). We analyzed the effect of the anti-inflammatory treatment administered, including the onset of improvement, adverse effects, recurrences, and duration of treatment required for symptom resolution. RESULTS Between 2016 and 2022, we diagnosed and histologically confirmed IGM in 53 patients through bio psy. Of these, 45 (84.9%) underwent the anti-inflammatory treatment we proposed, while eight (15.1%) opted for a different form of therapy. Currently, 27 patients (60%) are without treatment and clinical manifestations. The average duration of treatment was 34 months, and improvement in the clinical condition was observed within 2-8 weeks (average of 3 months). Four patients (14.81%) reported dyspepsia as an adverse effect. Recurrence occurred in five patients (18.52%) after 1-36 months (average of 7 months). Patients (22, 81.48%) who completed the treatment are without difficulties for 3-70 months (average of 34 months). The remaining 18 patients (40%) are currently undergoing treatment, lasting 3-41 months (average of 19 months). CONCLUSION Anti-inflammatory treatment with colchicine, along with supportive therapy (compresses made from an infusion of Plantago lanceolata and vitamin E), represents a promising trend in the therapy of IGM, with minimal adverse effects.
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RATIONALE Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a rare inflammatory disease and the presentation mimics infectious mastitis or breast cancer. The disease usually develops at the unilateral breast in women with breast-feeding history at their child-bearing age. Systemic steroids had been proposed as the first-line treatment, the combination of surgery was also recommended for complicated disease. However, recurrence might still happen in some rare cases. Few studies have addressed the management of such difficult situations. PATIENT CONCERNS We report the case of a 33-year-old androgynous and nulliparous woman who initially presented left breast erythematous swelling and was treated as infectious mastitis with debridement and antibiotics. DIAGNOSIS After wider excision for pathology, the diagnosis of GM was confirmed. INTERVENTIONS Steroids combined with methotrexate were prescribed. However, the symptoms only subsided temporarily and progressed to the contralateral side within 3 months. She finally underwent double-incision mastectomy and free nipple grafting. OUTCOMES The surgery was completed uneventfully, and she had a satisfactory result with no more recurrence at the 6-month follow-up. LESSON This GM case with the refractory treatment courses brought out the importance of surgical resection and was the first case report of treating GM with top surgery in the literature. Total mastectomy facilitated a highest complete remission rate of GM and may be advantageous for selected patients, especially in cases where steroids are intolerable.
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- Ya-Di Lu
- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Information Management, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- * Correspondence: Dun-Hao Chang, Division of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No.21, Sec. 2, Nanya S. Rd., Banciao Dist., New Taipei City 220, Taiwan (e-mail: )
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Background: Granulomatous lobular mastitis (GM) is a rare inflammatory breast disease. Reports focusing on GM caused by antipsychotic-induced hyperprolactinemia (HPRL) are very rare. Aim: To report a study of GM associated with antipsychotic-induced HPRL and discuss the mechanism and management. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of patients with GM and psychiatric disorders were carried out. The clinical characteristics, management and outcome were collected and analyzed. The relationship between antipsychotics and GM was evaluated using the Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale (Naranjo scale). Results: Nineteen female GM patients with psychiatric diseases, aged 21-39 years, who had received antipsychotics for 0.5-10.2 years were included. Most patients took multiple antipsychotics, and 10 (52.6%) took risperidone-containing regimens. Increased prolactin (PRL) was detected in all patients (range 35.15-200 ng/mL). The scores of Naranjo scale were 7-8, indicated the antipsychotics probably induced GM. All patients received systemic therapy, and were prescribed bromocriptine. Seven patients (36.8%) decreased the dose of antipsychotics, six (31.6%) switched antipsychotics, three (15.8%) continued the primary antipsychotics, and three (15.8%) discontinued antipsychotics. In addition, 14 patients (73.7%) received corticosteroid, 4 (21.1%) received antimycobacterials. PRL decreased to normal in 1 month. Seven patients (36.8%) received excisional surgery. After 12 months' follow-up (range 9-56 months), only three patients (15.8%) had a recurrence. Conclusion: Long-term use of antipsychotics may increase PRL levels, and lead to GM. It is vital to assess PRL level and reduce PRL to normal in patients with GM.
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- Chunxiang Tian
- Department of Breast Surgery and Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery and Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery and Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery and Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Alper F, Karadeniz E, Güven F, Çankaya BY, Yalcin A, Özden K, Eşdur V, Kaşali K, Akçay MN. Comparison of the Efficacy of Systemic Versus Local Steroid Treatment in Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Cohort Study. J Surg Res 2022; 278:86-92. [PMID: 35594619 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Steroid therapy is known to be effective against granulomatous mastitis. We aimed to compare the efficacy of local versus systemic steroid administration in patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective cohort study included 58 patients who had either local (n = 42) or systemic (n = 16) treatment due to granulomatous mastitis between 2015 and 2019. Recurrence rates were determined as per ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging examinations and the rate of side effects was evaluated as per patient complaints and physical examinations at the end of a 2-year follow-up period. RESULTS Median doses of 140 mg and 3810 mg were administered to the local and systemic group, respectively. Six (14.3%) patients in the local treatment group and 13 (81.3%) in the systemic treatment group had steroid-related side effects. The local treatment group had significantly fewer side effects than the systemic treatment group (P < 0.001). The recurrence rates were similar in both groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Local steroid injection was as effective as systemic steroid therapy. Compared to systemic therapy, local steroid administration can be considered as a new therapeutic protocol with a lower dose and side effect rate.
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- Fatih Alper
- Department of Radiology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey; Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Otto T, Argobi Y, Smith G, Fedeles F. A Retrospective Study of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Treatment and Outcomes. J Drugs Dermatol 2022; 21:438-440. [PMID: 35389582 DOI: 10.36849/jdd.6588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a rare, poorly characterized inflammatory disease with a broad differential diagnosis that includes both benign and malignant conditions such as infectious mastitis, sarcoidosis, and inflammatory breast cancer. The etiology of most cases is idiopathic (IGM). In this retrospective study, we present our experience of 31 patients with IGM, underscoring management and treatment outcomes.
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Calis H, Karabulut Z, Guler Y, Sengul S. Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis and steroid use during the pandemic of COVID-19. Breast Dis 2022; 41:145-149. [PMID: 35068437 DOI: 10.3233/bd-210054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Steroid therapy is an immunosuppressive treatment and may have possible side effects in a pandemic period. However, the number of studies on the use corticosteroids for the treatment of idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis (IGM) especially during the pandemic is almost negligible. METHODS The data of patients with the diagnosis of IGM between January-December 2020 in the General Surgery Clinic were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were explained in detail that steroid therapy is an immunosuppressive treatment and it may have possible side effects. Prednisolone 0.5-1 mg/kg/day was given as steroid therapy. The treatment was planned for 4-6 months according to the severity of the symptoms and was completed by reducing it to a total dose of 10 mg/month. RESULTS Eleven patients were included in the study. Five patients had completed steroid treatment and continued their follow-up. In our study, a total of six patients were receiving steroid therapy. CONCLUSIONS There is no consensus yet on the use of the steroid in the COVID-19 pandemic. Low doses Corticosteroids (<1 mg/kg/day) don't have an effect on increase mortality in patients with severe COVID-19. We can think that low-dose corticosteroids used by many centers in IGM treatment do not have a negative effect on mortality.
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- Hasan Calis
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Alanya, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Alanya, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Alanya, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Alanya, Turkey
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Godazandeh G, Shojaee L, Alizadeh-Navaei R, Hessami A. Corticosteroids in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Today 2021; 51:1897-1905. [PMID: 33590327 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-021-02234-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is an inflammatory disease of the breasts with an unknown etiology. Corticosteroids are one the primary options for treating this disease, but the results of previous studies concerning their efficacy have been controversial. We, therefore, decided to assess the effectiveness of corticosteroids on IGM using a systematic review and meta-analysis. We conducted a systematic search using MeSH terms and all relevant keywords in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and Web of Science until May 21, 2019. Data were analyzed using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) V.2 software program and presented as the event rate, risk ratio (RR) and risk difference (RD). Twelve studies including 559 IGM patients were entered into the meta-analysis. Our analysis showed that the RR and RD of recurrence in the steroid-only group compared with the surgery-only group were 2.99 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.28-31.33) and 0.14 (95% CI - 0.01-0.30), respectively, showing no statistical significance. The meta-analysis of the steroid-only group and steroid + surgery group showed that the RR of recurrence was 6.13 (95% CI 0.41-81.62) with no significance. However, the meta-analysis of the RD showed that the risk of recurrence in the steroid group was significantly higher than that in the steroids + surgery group (RD: 0.28, 95% CI 0.11-0.44). This meta-analysis showed that managing IGM with only steroids may be less effective than the combination of steroids and surgery. This combination approach may result in a lower rate of recurrence and side effects in these patients.
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- Gholamali Godazandeh
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Center, Non-Communicable Disease Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy and Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Expert Group (SRMEG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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Bentzon T, Theut AM, Kiær H, Bentzon N. [Granulomatous mastitis]. Ugeskr Laeger 2021; 183:V03210279. [PMID: 34761745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a quite rare inflammatory condition of the breast with varying clinical presentations and microbiological findings. Having excluded specific diseases connected with GM, a group of idiopathic GM (IGM) remains including a special form presenting with multiple small cysts named cystic neutrophil GM (CNGM). The aetiology is unknown, and clinical investigation methods as well as treatment options are controversial. The purpose of this review is to describe diagnostic considerations and controversies in the treatment of IGM and CNGM.
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare, chronic, benign, inflammatory breast disease of unknown cause. Patients usually present with a single breast mass, hyperemia, discharge, skin disorders, and fever. Radiological and clinical findings can mimic carcinoma and infection. OBJECTIVES To examine the treatment of IGM with methotrexate (MTX) + low-dose steroid, and present the results and follow-up data from our center. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty-two patients, diagnosed with IGM in our center between January 2009 and December 2017 were included in this study. Patients diagnosed with granulomatous mastitis histopathologically underwent testing with anamnesis, physical examination and imaging methods to exclude other diseases that cause granulomatous reactions. Patients with a history of malignancy, chronic infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and pregnant women were excluded from this study. Data collected from 62 patients were reviewed retrospectively for this study. RESULTS The mean patient age was 36.58 ±5.83 years (range: 28-54 years). Lesions were present in the right breast in 30 (48.38%) patients, the left breast in 26 (41.94%) patients and both breasts in 6 (9.68%) patients. Methotrexate was administered orally at a dose of 15 mg/week and methylprednisolone at a dose of 8 mg/day. The mean clinical and radiological remission periods of these patients were 10.14 ±1.21 months (range: 3-14 months). All patients attended regular follow-up appointments. The recovery rate of patients during follow-up was determined to be 93.71%. CONCLUSION Methotrexate + low-dose steroid therapy is successful in the treatment of IGM. Prospective, large case series and/or multi-center studies are needed to develop an IGM treatment algorithm.
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- Erkan Dalbaşı
- Memorial Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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- Genesis Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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Awomolo AM, Louis-Jacques A, Crowe S. Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis diagnosed during pregnancy associated with successful breastfeeding experience. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e241232. [PMID: 34413030 PMCID: PMC8378369 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-241232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare benign breast condition with a course that is often rapidly progressive and slow to resolve. There is no consensus on management, especially during pregnancy and lactation. A 30-year-old at 33 weeks presented with mastalgia, induration and galactorrhoea in the left breast. There was no improvement with antibiotics. Initial workup was negative, and a core needle biopsy showed findings consistent with the diagnosis of IGM. She was treated with steroids antepartum. She was co-managed by rheumatology and her obstetrician/breastfeeding medicine specialist postpartum. She was treated with azathioprine, breastfed exclusively for 6 months and continued breastfeeding through the first year. A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial in diagnosing, treating, and facilitating successful breastfeeding in patients with IGM.
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- Adeola M Awomolo
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Ching Wan Chan
- Department of General Surgery, National University Healthcare System, Singapore
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INTRODUCTION Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare, benign, chronic breast condition that can cause repeated abscesses or mass formation in bilateral breasts. The condition can severely impact the quality of life of affected women. This study aims to evaluate effective treatment modalities, as well as understand the demographics and clinical presentation of patients with IGM. METHODS An 11-year retrospective review was performed of patients diagnosed with IGM from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2018 at a tertiary breast unit. RESULTS A total of 77 patients were included in the study. The median age at presentation was 36 years old. IGM presented most commonly as a breast lump (98.1%). The median number of flares was 2 (1-12). Of the 77 patients, 68.8% (53) were treated with antibiotics, 50.6% (39) with steroids, and 44.2% (34) underwent surgery, in the course of their IGM treatment. Forty-five (59.2%) of the 76 patients with IGM required a multimodal treatment approach to achieve remission. There was no significant difference in the number of flares no matter the initial treatment (P=0.411), or subsequent treatment modality (P=0.343). Smokers had 10 times greater odds of having a "high flare" of IGM compared to those who did not smoke (P=0.031, odds ratio 10.444, 95% confidence interval 1.092-99.859). CONCLUSION IGM is a clinical diagnosis. It is a rare, relapsing breast inflammatory condition that affects young females with no superior treatment modality. Smoking is associated with higher number of flares of IGM and should be discouraged in IGM patients.
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Şener Bahçe Z, Aktaş H. Patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis accompanied by erythema nodosum. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e13928. [PMID: 33305438 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of the breast. The aetiology is unknown. Erythema nodosum (EN) is a rare skin disease associated with IGM. EN is a disease in which the aetiologic factors include infection, malignancy, autoimmune diseases, and pregnancy. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and coexistence of EN with IGM and the approach to treatment. METHODS Patients who were admitted to the General Surgery and Dermatology Department of our hospital and diagnosed with EN and IGM were evaluated. Demographic data, symptoms, examination findings, number of birth, smoking, diagnosis and treatment methods, recurrence, and follow-up periods of the patients were evaluated. RESULTS EN was seen in six of the patients admitted to the clinic for IGM. Four patients with EN had pregnancy and all had arthritis. Two patients were not pregnant. Oral methylprednisolone treatment was started in patients whose IGM diagnosis was verified pathologically. CONCLUSION IGM may be associated with extramammary symptoms such as EN, arthralgia, and episcleritis. These extramammary findings suggest that IGM may be an autoimmune disease. For this reason, breast examination and history of IGM of the breast should be questioned in female patients admitted to different clinics with EN. This way, delays in the diagnosis and treatment of IGM can be prevented.
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- Zeynep Şener Bahçe
- Department of General Surgery, Private Memorial Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Private Memorial Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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Ringsted S, Friedman M. A rheumatologic approach to granulomatous mastitis: A case series and review of the literature. Int J Rheum Dis 2021; 24:526-532. [PMID: 33523600 PMCID: PMC8152827 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is an enigmatic inflammatory breast disorder. IGM responds to immunomodulatory treatment and may be associated with systemic manifestations such as arthritis and erythema nodosum. These patients are increasingly referred to rheumatologists for management, but IGM is rarely discussed in the rheumatology literature. The objective of this report is to familiarize rheumatologists with the treatment and systemic manifestations of IGM. We report here a case series of IGM at our institution, and a literature review of IGM treated with methotrexate (MTX). METHOD Patients with IGM at our institution were identified and described using a retrospective chart review. A literature review of PubMed and Google Scholar identified studies of IGM patients treated with MTX. RESULTS We identified 28 IGM patients at our institution. Inflammatory arthritis/arthralgia were present in four patients (14%), and five patients (18%) had erythema nodosum. Patients treated with MTX had the highest rates of relapse-free remission; relapse-free remission occurred in four of the five (80%) MTX-treated patients, compared with 5 of 12 (42%) patients treated with steroids alone, and two or three (66%) patients treated with steroids and surgery. In the literature review, 116 patients treated with MTX were identified, and the rate of relapse-free remission ranged from 58% to 100%. Arthritis/arthralgia and erythema nodosum were more common at our institution than reported in the literature. CONCLUSION Methotrexate is a promising treatment for IGM. Arthritis/arthralgias and erythema nodosum may be under-recognized when IGM patients are managed outside rheumatology. Prospective studies are needed to characterize clinical features and optimum treatment of IGM.
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- Sarah Ringsted
- Department of Medicine, Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 9723
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 9723
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Zuo X, Shi X, Gao X, Lai R, Liu P, Zhao Z. A retrospective study on 221 patients with granulomatous lobular mastitis treated by a combination of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine. Ann Ital Chir 2021; 92:135-141. [PMID: 34031280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of integrative Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of granulomatous lobular mastitis. METHODS In the present study, the clinical data of patients with granulomatous lobular mastitis in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. According to the treatment regimens, these patients were divided into two groups: observation group (n=92) and control group (n=129). Patients in the observation group were treated with traditional Chinese medicine in combination with the surgical treatment of Western medicine, while the patents in the control group received surgical treatment alone. The main observation indexes included clinical cure rate, mass size, prolactin level and aesthetic evaluation results of the breasts. RESULTS The results revealed that there was no significant correlation between the observation group and control group, in terms of age, prolactin level, and marriage and childbearing history (P>0.05). Furthermore, the recurrence rate was lower in the observation group, when compared to the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The aesthetic evaluation was higher in the observation group than in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). However, the difference in the transverse diameter and long diameter of the tumor and clinical cure rate was not statistically significant (P>0.05) between the observation group and control group. CONCLUSION Compared with the simple surgical treatment of Western medicine, the combination of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine in the treatment of granulomatous lobular mastitis can significantly reduce the recurrence rate, and improve the symmetry and beauty of bilateral breasts, which is worthy of clinical application. KEY WORDS Granulomatous lobular mastitis, Integrated Chinese and western medicine treatment, Unclog lacteal, Prolactin, Aesthetic evaluation of milk preservation.
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Yildirim E, Kayadibi Y, Bektas S, Ucar N, Oymak A, Er AM, Senturk A, Demir IA. Comparison of the efficiency of systemic therapy and intralesional steroid administration in the treatment of idiopathic granulomatous Mastitis. The novel treatment for Granulomatous Mastitis. Ann Ital Chir 2021; 92:234-241. [PMID: 34193647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis that has not had a clear consensus about its treatment since the day it was identified as a rare, benign inflammatory breast disease that mimics malignancy due to its appearance features. AIMS In our research, we intended to compare the efficiency of intralesional and systemic steroids administration in the treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. STUDY DESIGN Prospective randomized controlled study. METHODS A total of 36 female patients who had been histopathologically diagnosed with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis and whose other factors had been microbiologically excluded were included in the study. The patients were randomized into two sub-groups that would be treated with systemic and intralesional steroids. All patients were evaluated through physical examination one week after the completion of the treatment. Subsequently, the follow-up of the patients was performed thorough physical examination and ultrasonography and/or magnetic resonance imaging at the 1st, 3rd, and 6th months. RESULTS All patients adapted to treatment. Complete clinical regression occurred in 32 patients, while 30 of 36 patients responded to treatment both radiologically and clinically. A total of 4 patients had minor side effects. It was determined that there was no statistically significant difference between local and systemic steroid groups in terms of complete clinical regression, responded to treatment side effects, and recurrence rates. CONCLUSION Intralesional steroid administration was also considered just as a successful treatment method as the systemic steroid administration. KEY WORDS Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, Intralesional steroid, Systemic steroid.
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AKBULUT S, ŞAHİN TT. Comment on: “Treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis and factors related with disease recurrence”. Turk J Med Sci 2020; 50:2071-2072. [PMID: 32512677 PMCID: PMC7775690 DOI: 10.3906/sag-2005-334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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- Sami AKBULUT
- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, MalatyaTurkey
- * To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail:
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, MalatyaTurkey
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Tuberculous mastitis (TBM) is relatively rare disease with an incidence ranging between 0.1 and 4%. Most of the cases are culture negative and often mistaken with chronic benign idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM). It is very crucial to distinguish culture negative TBM from other causes of mastitis as the treatment differs tremendously. We describe here in a young woman originally from India and residing in Qatar; a non endemic area of tuberculosis; for more then fifteen years. She presented with 2 months history of right breast mass, followed by low grade fever, dry cough, headache, erythema nodosum, arthritis, and arthralgia. In view of the origin of the patient, positive family history for tuberculosis and positive quantiferon, the patient was started empirically on anti-tuberculous treatment (ATT). One week later she developed paradoxical reaction to ATT. This case illustrates unusual and rare manifestations of primary TBM and highlights the importance of differentiating and treating culture negative TBM from IGM.
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- Fatma Ben Abid
- Medicine, Infectious Disease Department, Hamad General Hospital-HMC, Hamad Medical Corp, Doha, Qatar
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The etiology of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM), a rare inflammatory breast disease, is not understood. There is no consensus regarding the treatment of IGM. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of surgery combined with traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of IGM.We retrospectively analyzed 53 patients of IGM who were treated with surgical excision at our hospital. Group A (n = 25) included patients treated with only surgery, and Group B included patients treated with surgery combined with postoperative Yanghe decoction. The clinical data were compared between the 2 groups, including demographics, clinical characteristics, and outcomes.All patients were female with a mean age of 34.6 ± 5.9 years. There were no significant differences between the groups regarding preoperative demographics or clinical characteristics. The follow-up time was comparable between the groups (13.2 ± 10.0 vs 12.0 ± 10.2 months). Patients in Group B had shorter complete remission (CR) times than patients in Group A (76.1 ± 15.2 vs 84.0 ± 12.2 days; P < .05). The CR rate was higher in Group B than in Group A (96.4% vs 76.0%; P < .05), and the recurrence rate was lower in Group B than in Group A (0% vs 16.0%; P < .05).The postoperative Yanghe decoction regimen was associated with more rapid recovery after IGM surgery. Surgical management combined with postoperative oral Yanghe decoction treatment yielded a higher CR rate and lower recurrence rate than surgery alone. The effect of traditional Chinese medicine in IGM treatment requires further study.
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- Xing Zhang
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a benign and rare chronic inflammatory disease of the breast with unknown etiology. While there is no consensus regarding its post-diagnosis management, there are different treatment alternatives. AIMS In this study, it was aimed to question the effectiveness of follow-up strategy without administering any treatment. METHODS One hundred eighteen female patients diagnosed with IGM were retrospectively evaluated. Patients with histopathologically confirmed IGM were included in the study. Medical treatment was given only to patients who did not accept the follow-up option without treatment. The protocol used in steroid therapy was 16 mg prednisolone twice daily for 2 weeks, and then the dose was gradually reduced, and the treatment was stopped after 2 months. Patients were followed up with a physical examination every 3 months. The effectiveness of the systemic corticosteroid treatment and the follow-up approach without any treatment was compared. The recurrence rates and pre-treatment and post-treatment methods of the patients were examined. RESULTS While 30.5% of the patients recovered with corticosteroid treatment, 42.4% recovered under observation without any treatment. The mean recovery period of the patients in these two groups was calculated as 3.9 months and 5.6 months, respectively. However, no statistically significant difference was found in terms of recovery period (p = 0.064). The recurrence rate was 11.9%. CONCLUSION For IGM, the "watch and wait" approach is an effective option. A chance should be given to the self-limiting nature of the disease with the addition of drainage when necessary.
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- Gökay Çetinkaya
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Hu T, Li S, Huang H, Huang H, Tan L, Chen Y, Deng H, Wu J, Zhu L, Zhang J, Su F, Chen K. Multicentre, randomised, open-label, non-inferiority trial comparing the effectiveness and safety of ductal lavage versus oral corticosteroids for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: a study protocol. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e036643. [PMID: 33039992 PMCID: PMC7552910 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The ideal treatment for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) remains unclear. In a prospective, single-centre, pilot study, we reported that ductal lavage treatment for non-lactational mastitis patients had a 1-year clinical complete response (cCR) rate of >90%, without any significant adverse events. Thus, in this multicentre, randomised, open-label, non-inferiority trial, we will aim to compare the effectiveness and safety of ductal lavage vs oral corticosteroids as the first-line treatment for patients with IGM. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The trial will be conducted at the Breast Tumor Center of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital in China and at least at one participating regional centre. We plan to recruit 140 eligible IGM patients who will be randomised into the ductal lavage group or oral corticosteroid group with a 1:1 ratio. The patients in the oral corticosteroid group will receive meprednisone or prednisone for 6 months. The patients in the ductal lavage group will receive ductal lavage and breast massage, as previously reported. All the participants will be followed up at the clinic for 1 year post randomisation. The primary endpoint of this trial will be the 1-year cCR rate, and the secondary endpoints will include the time to cCR, treatment failure rate, relapse rate and protocol compliance rate. The trial was designed to determine whether ductal lavage is non-inferior to oral corticosteroids (1-year cCR rate assumed to be 90%), with a non-inferiority margin of 15%. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The ethics committee of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital at Sun Yat-sen University approved the study (2018-Lun-Shen-Yan-No. 30). The results of the trial will be communicated to the participating primary care practices, published in international journals and presented at international clinical and scientific conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NCT03724903); Pre-results.
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- Tingting Hu
- Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Mammary Surgery, Lianjiang People's Hospital, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Mammary Surgery, Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Jiangmen, Jiangmen, Guangdong, China
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- Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of orthopedics, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Akbulut S, Sahin TT. Comment on Comparison of the Outcome of Low Dose and High-Dose Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2020; 21:2177-2178. [PMID: 32856839 PMCID: PMC7771919 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2020.21.8.2177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Çetin K, Sıkar HE, Göret NE, Rona G, Barışık NÖ, Küçük HF, Gulluoglu BM. Comparison of Topical, Systemic, and Combined Therapy with Steroids on Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Prospective Randomized Study. World J Surg 2020; 43:2865-2873. [PMID: 31297582 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05084-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a benign disorder of the breast, for which the optimal treatment modality remains missing. METHODS A total of 124 patients with a histopathologically proven diagnosis of IGM were enrolled in a prospective, randomized parallel arm study. Patients were treated with topical steroids in Group T (n: 42), systemic steroids (0.8 mg/kg/day peroral) in Group S (n: 42), and combined steroids (0.4 mg/kg/day peroral + topical) in Group C (n: 40). Compliance with the therapy, response to the therapy, the duration of therapy, side effects and the recurrence rates were compared. RESULTS Sixteen patients did not comply with the treatment, and the highest ratio of compliance with therapy was seen in Group T (p < 0.05). Complete clinical regression (CCR) was observed in 90 (83.3%) patients. Response to the treatment (RT) was evaluated radiologically and observed in 89.8% of the patients. There was no statistically significant difference between groups regarding CCR, RT and the recurrence rate. The longest duration of therapy was observed in Group T (22 ± 9.1-week), whereas the shortest was observed in Group S (11.7 ± 5.5-week) (p < 0.001). The systemic side effects were significantly lower in Group T in comparison with Groups S and C (2.4% vs. 38.2% and 30.3%, respectively) (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The efficiency of the treatment was similar for all groups, both clinically and radiologically. Although the duration of therapy was longer in Group T, the lack of systemic side effects increased the compliance of the patients with the therapy. Therefore, topical steroids would be among first-line treatment options of IGM.
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- Kenan Çetin
- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Marmara University School of Medicine, 34899, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Breast Surgery, SENATURK (Turkish Academy of Breast Sciences), 34710, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yuksekdag S, Yildiz A, Yildirak K, Ayranci G, Cibiroglu E, Ezberci F, Unal E. Conservative management of 154 patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: Simple is better? Ann Ital Chir 2020; 91:154-160. [PMID: 32719186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Both the aetiology and treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is controversial and unnecessary resections can lead to over-treatment in such a benign disease. Our aim was to report our experience in patients with IGM managed mainly with conservative methods, such as antibiotics, drainages and corticosteroids. MATERIAL AND METHODS Pathology database from 2008 to 2018 was reviewed retrospectively. Demographics and symptoms were documented from patient charts. Follow-up information was obtained from clinical reviews, and severity and duration of symptoms were documented. All data were transferred to Excel file and the parameters were compared. RESULTS All 154 patients were women. Mean age was 35.9 years. Empiric broad-spectrum antibiotic, abscess drainage and steroid treatments were seen to be successful in most of the cases (95.4%). In patients with limited regression (2.5%) or persistant lesions (1.9%), a second cycle was employed with a total regression rate of 100%. Recurrence was seen one or two times in 23 (14.9%) and 2 (1.2%) patients in a mean follow-up period of 5.3 years. The average time of recurrence was 2.5 years (range, 9-74 months). CONCLUSIONS Conservative management could be efficacious for IGM, and less and simpler can be enough to achieve more effective results. KEY WORDS Abscess drainage, Antibiotics Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM), Conservative management, Corticosteroids.
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Di Xia F, Ly A, Smith GP. Mycophenolate mofetil as a successful therapy for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Dermatol Online J 2017; 23:13030/qt51g1k0zm. [PMID: 29469699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a benign chronic inflammatory breast disease of unknown etiology. No consensus exists as to the best therapeutic approach, though treatment choices include antibiotics, drainage, surgical excision, steroids, methotrexate, and observation. Herein we report a case of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis that was refractory to methotrexate and intralesional and systemic steroids but responded well to mycophenolate mofetil 1500mg twice daily. To our knowledge, this is the first report of the effective use of mycophenolate mofetil in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis.
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- Fan Di Xia
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Goto W, Kashiwagi S, Takada K, Asano Y, Morisaki T, Takashima T, Noda S, Onoda N, Ohsawa M, Hirakawa K, Ohira M. [A Case of Inflammatory Pseudotumor of the Mammary Gland]. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho 2016; 43:2029-2031. [PMID: 28133211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A 52-year-old woman visited our hospital with a chief complaint of a mass in the left breast. Palpation revealed a mass approximately 3 cm in diameter located on the outer aspect of the left breast. Breast ultrasound revealed a hypoechoic area with an indistinct border, which suggested breast cancer or mastitis. A needle biopsy revealed no evidence of malignancy, and granulomatous mastitis was diagnosed. Antibiotic therapy showed no improvement; therefore, we began prednisolone treatment for the patient. The mass diameter decreased over the subsequent 5 months after initiating this treatment, and we decreased the dose of prednisolone gradually. At present, when 8 months have elapsed after the diagnosis, the patient is doing well without any aggravation of signs or symptoms. The pathological findings of an inflammatory pseudotumor and granulomatous mastitis is similar, relatively rare benign diseases. As the inflammatory pseudotumor has clinical features resembling those of breast cancer, it is an important clinical entity.
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- Wataru Goto
- Dept. of Surgical Oncology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine
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Dobinson HC, Anderson TP, Chambers ST, Doogue MP, Seaward L, Werno AM. Antimicrobial Treatment Options for Granulomatous Mastitis Caused by Corynebacterium Species. J Clin Microbiol 2015; 53:2895-9. [PMID: 26135858 PMCID: PMC4540898 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.00760-15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2015] [Accepted: 06/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Corynebacterium species are increasingly recognized as important pathogens in granulomatous mastitis. Currently, there are no published treatment protocols for Corynebacterium breast infections. This study describes antimicrobial treatment options in the context of other management strategies used for granulomatous mastitis. Corynebacterium spp. isolated from breast tissue and aspirate samples stored from 2002 to 2013 were identified and determined to the species level using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), 16S RNA sequencing, and rpoB gene targets. The MICs for 12 antimicrobials were performed using Etest for each isolate. Correlations of these with antimicrobial characteristics, choice of antimicrobial, and disease outcome were evaluated. Corynebacterium spp. from breast tissue and aspirate samples were confirmed in 17 isolates from 16 patients. Based on EUCAST breakpoints, Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii isolates (n = 11) were susceptible to seven antibiotic classes but resistant to β-lactam antibiotics. Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum isolates (n = 4) were multidrug resistant. Two nonlipophilic species were isolated, Corynebacterium glucuronolyticum and Corynebacterium freneyi, both of which have various susceptibilities to antimicrobial agents. Short-course antimicrobial therapy was common (median, 6 courses per subject; range, 1 to 9 courses). Patients with C. kroppenstedtii presented with a hot painful breast mass and underwent multiple surgical procedures (median, 4 procedures; range, 2 to 6 procedures). The management of Corynebacterium breast infections requires a multidisciplinary approach and includes culture and appropriate sensitivity testing to guide antimicrobial therapy. Established infections have a poor outcome, possibly because adequate concentrations of some drugs will be difficult to achieve in lipophilic granulomata. Lipophilic antimicrobial therapy may offer a therapeutic advantage. The role of immunotherapy has not been defined.
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- Hazel C Dobinson
- Microbiology Department, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Microbiology Department, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Pathology, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Microbiology Department, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Microbiology Department, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Kutsuna S, Mezaki K, Nagamatsu M, Kunimatsu J, Yamamoto K, Fujiya Y, Mawatari M, Takeshita N, Hayakawa K, Kato Y, Kanagawa S, Ohmagari N. Two Cases of Granulomatous Mastitis Caused by Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii Infection in Nulliparous Young Women with Hyperprolactinemia. Intern Med 2015; 54:1815-8. [PMID: 26179543 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.54.4254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Recently, an association between granulomatous mastitis and local infection with Corynebacterium (C.) kroppenstedtii has been suggested. We herein report two cases of granulomatous mastitis resulting from C. kroppenstedtii infection in nulliparous young women with hyperprolactinemia. Both cases involved nulliparous patients with drug-induced hyperprolactinemia, and both individuals received incision and drainage, after which the pus was sent to our laboratory. Corynebacterium spp. grew on blood agar, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing identified the pathogen as C. kroppenstedtii. In conclusion, lactational changes caused by drug-induced hyperprolactinemia may increase the risk of granulomatous mastitis after C. kroppenstedtii infection.
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- Satoshi Kutsuna
- Disease Control and Prevention Center, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan
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Cheng J, Ding HY, DU YT. [Granulomatous lobular mastitis associated with mammary duct ectasia: a clinicopathologic study of 32 cases with review of literature]. Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi 2013; 42:665-668. [PMID: 24433728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the clinicopathologic features of granulomatous lobular mastitis and mammary duct ectasia. METHODS The clinicopathologic data from August 2005 to May 2013 of 32 cases of granulomatous lobular mastitis and mammary duct ectasia were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS The age of patients ranged from 26 to 45 years. Two patients had no history of delivery. Fourteen patients had no history of lactation or lactational disorder in the lesional side. Most of the remaining patients had history of breast feeding. Gross examination showed that the lesions were poorly circumscribed and varied from 3 to 12 cm in greatest dimension. Tiny abscess cavities, ranging from 0.1 to 0.5 cm in diameter and containing light yellowish to greyish secretion, were demonstrated. Histologic examination showed granuloma formation and ductal dilatation. Eleven patients had received antibiotic treatment. Twelve cases were complicated by sinus formation related to skin incision and drainage. The duration of follow-up ranged from 5 to 90 months. Three cases showed ipsilateral recurrence and 3 cases had similar pathology in the contralateral breast. Four patients defaulted follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Granulomatous lobular mastitis is associated with mammary duct ectasia. Accurate pathologic diagnosis is prudent for clinical management and control of local recurrence.
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- Juan Cheng
- Department of Pathology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing 100700, China. E-mail:
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A 37-year-old immunocompetent woman was evaluated for progressive swelling of her left breast. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed multiple hypo-intense solid lesions and could not exclude breast cancer. Tissue biopsy was suggestive of granulomatous mastitis without any evidence of malignancy. Culture of the specimen in brain heart infusion broth grew Rhodococcus equi. The patient responded well to combination therapy with ciprofloxacin and azithromycin, and the lesions regressed in follow-up MRI. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of R. equi granulomatous mastitis. Accurate identification of this rare pathogen is necessary to provide appropriate treatment in granulomatous mastitis.
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- Swapna R Nath
- Division of Microbiology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala 695011, India
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- Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala 695011, India
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- Imageology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala 695011, India
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- Pathology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala 695011, India
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Binesh F, Shiryazdi M, Bagher Owlia M, Azimi S. Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, erythema nodosum and bilateral ankle arthritis in an Iranian woman. BMJ Case Rep 2013; 2013:bcr2012007636. [PMID: 23355571 PMCID: PMC3604348 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Here we report a case of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) associated with erythema nodosum (EN) and ankle arthritis. The skin, joint and mammary symptoms improved with corticosteroid. Coincidence of granulomatous mastitis, EN and arthritis is a rare feature.
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- Fariba Binesh
- Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the history of relapses in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) and to define an appropriate therapeutic strategy. The duration and number of relapses are unpredictable, and the roles of surgery and corticosteroids remain controversial. STUDY DESIGN A series of 14 patients with IGM and a mean follow-up of 61.5 ± 73 (SD) months were retrospectively studied in the Gynecology Unit (Hotel Dieu Hospital, Paris, France). Main outcome measure was number of relapses per year before and following corticosteroid therapy. Comparison of the two groups was performed with matched t-test. RESULTS A total of 125 episodes were analyzed. Before steroid treatment, 60 recurrences occurred, corresponding to a mean of 4.03 ± 4.22 (SD) relapses per year. After the first treatment with prednisone, patients experienced 47 relapses, representing a mean of 1.11 ± 1.27 (SD) relapses per year (p = 0.0371). CONCLUSIONS Medical treatment with steroid reduces the duration and number of episodes. It also prevents the need for invasive breast surgery.
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- Justine Hugon-Rodin
- Unité de Gynécologie endocrinienne, Université Paris Descartes, APHP, Hôtel-Dieu, 1 place du Parvis Notre-Dame, Paris Cedex 4, France
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Nakamura T, Yoshioka K, Miyashita T, Ikeda K, Ogawa Y, Inoue T, Yamagami K. Granulomatous mastitis complicated by arthralgia and erythema nodosum successfully treated with prednisolone and methotrexate. Intern Med 2012; 51:2957-60. [PMID: 23064576 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.51.7846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A 23-year-old woman was admitted with complaints of swelling and pain in the left breast, fever, polyarthralgia and erythema nodosum. A fine-needle biopsy of the mass in the left breast revealed non-caseous granulomatous lobulitis. A diagnosis of granulomatous mastitis was thus made. The administration of prednisolone 40 mg/day resulted in the resolution of the patient's symptoms, and the breast mass thereafter decreased in size. The mass relapsed during the subsequent prednisolone taper. Additional therapy with methotrexate resulted in complete remission. Granulomatous mastitis should therefore be included in the differential diagnosis of polyarthralgia.
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- Tomoyuki Nakamura
- Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka City General Hospital, Japan.
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Ozel L, Unal A, Unal E, Kara M, Erdoğdu E, Krand O, Güneş P, Karagül H, Demiral S, Titiz MI. Granulomatous mastitis: is it an autoimmune disease? Diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. Surg Today 2011; 42:729-33. [PMID: 22068681 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-011-0046-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2011] [Accepted: 06/17/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a rare benign inflammatory breast disease. The clinical presentation of granulomatous mastitis usually mimics malignancy or infection. The aim of this study was to review the clinical and diagnostic features of GM and discuss the medical and surgical treatment of our series of eight GM patients. METHODS Between 2008 and 2010, eight patients were diagnosed with GM and underwent surgery. Patients were evaluated clinically and radiologically. The diagnosis of GM was confirmed in all cases by core needle or excisional biopsies. Serological tests were performed for rheumatoid factor (RF), antinuclear antibody (ANA), and anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA). RESULTS The mean patient age was 37 years. Common presenting symptoms were a hard mass, pain, inflamed hyperemic skin, and sinus formation. Serological tests for RF were positive in 6 patients, and ANA and anti-dsDNA antibodies were detected in 2 patients. All patients underwent antibiotic therapy before surgery, and were treated with wide surgical excision with negative margins. Methylprednisolone (16 mg/day for 3 months) therapy was used in 3 patients (all RF and 2 ANA/anti-dsDNA positive) following a wide excisional biopsy after a postoperative recurrence mimicking skin lesions was seen. These patients responded well to steroid therapy. CONCLUSIONS The diagnosis of GM should be made carefully to avoid a misdiagnosis. Steroid therapy should be considered based on the idea that this is an autoimmune disease.
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- Leyla Ozel
- Department of 1st General Surgery and Transplantation, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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This study aimed to discuss the role of agents, such as steroids and methotrexate (MTX), in the treatment of patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM). Using Pubmed and Google Scholar data bases, a retrospective study was carried out on IGM cases treated with steroids and/or MTX between 1972 and 2010. Four IGM cases treated with MTX at our clinic were also summarized in this study. A total of 541 IGM cases since 1972, including ours, were retrospectively analyzed. Steroid treatment 5-85 mg was administered over 5 days-22 months to 112 patients aged 21-48 years. Recurrence occurred in 22 patients, steroid-induced diabetes mellitus in 5 patients, no response to treatment was observed in 4 patients, in 2 patients, the mass decreased in size, and static disease was observed in one. The steroid treatment was changed to MTX treatment in 4 patients who had recurrence, 5 with steroid-induced DM and in 4 who were nonrespondents. Three patients were started on steroid together with MTX as a primary treatment. Of the patients treated with MTX, a satisfactory result was obtained in 14 cases and in 2, mastectomy was performed because of recurrence despite the treatment with MTX. IGM is a troublesome condition that presents management problems due to the side effects of steroids. Our study demonstrates that the use of MTX in IGM cases has been effective in preventing complications, in resolving the inflammatory process, and in limiting side effects of corticosteroids.
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- Sami Akbulut
- Department of Surgery Department of Pathology, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Dagkapi, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Akbulut S, Arikanoglu Z, Senol A, Sogutcu N, Basbug M, Yeniaras E, Yagmur Y. Is methotrexate an acceptable treatment in the management of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis? Arch Gynecol Obstet 2011; 284:1189-95. [PMID: 21207047 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-010-1825-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2010] [Accepted: 12/20/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The treatment of choice for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) has not yet been established. There are limited data on the use of methotrexate (MTX) in the treatment of IGM. Herein, we investigated the role of MTX in the treatment of IGM patients. METHODS We present four new cases of IGM treated with MTX and a review of the English language literature concerning the use of MTX in the treatment of IGM. RESULTS We prospectively investigated the clinicopathological features of four female patients (aged 28-37 years) who were multiparous and had used oral contraceptives. The patients were administered 7.5-15 mg MTX over 2-6 months. No recurrence was detected during the follow-up period of 4-8 months. In five published studies on MTX use in IGM, data were available for 12 patients aged 21-40 years. In nine patients, treatment was changed to MTX because of a lack of response to steroids, recurrence or steroid-induced diabetes mellitus. Steroids were used in combination with MTX as an initial treatment choice in three patients. Satisfactory results were achieved in ten patients treated with MTX, and only two demonstrated recurrence despite the treatment and underwent mastectomy. CONCLUSION MTX in the present cases of IGM was effective, prevented complications and limited corticosteroid side effects.
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- Sami Akbulut
- Department of Surgery, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, 21400 Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare and chronic benign disease of the breast. Histologically, the disease presents as an intense inflammatory reaction with non-caseated granulomas that are the characteristic symptom of the disease. No consensus exists on the best treatment modality for this disease. In this report, we present a patient with granulomatous mastitis who was treated successfully with low-dose oral and topical steroids. Our aim here is to discuss various approaches for IGM in view of the literature and present treatment with topical steroids, which has not been reported.
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- Fatih Altintoprak
- Department of General Surgery, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya, Turkey
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Peña-Santos G, Ruiz-Moreno JL. [Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis treated with steroids and methotrexate]. Ginecol Obstet Mex 2011; 79:373-376. [PMID: 21966829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is a rare inflammatory breast disease of unknown etiology. It manifests as breast mass of 6 cm on average (range 2-10 cm), often in upper outer quadrant of left breast, in another quadrant, right or bilateral breast. Clinical diagnosis by ultrasound or mammography and fine needle aspiration confuses with carcinoma; histopathology (gold standard) confirm the diagnosis after ruling out causes of granulomatous inflammation, mainly tuberculosis. Steroid treatment achieve complete remission, but adverse reactions and relapses after the descent and suspension. Methotrexate or azathioprine is added from the start to maintain remission. We report three cases of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis diagnosis and treatment based on prednisone until clinical improvement and methotrexate as maintenance therapy. Complete remission was obtained in three patients. The rheumatologist knows and handles autoimmune/inflammatory with these drugs, therefore, is suggested the multidisciplinary treatment of this disease with oncologists and gynecologists.
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- Genaro Peña-Santos
- Hospital General de zona con Medicina Familiar 1, Delegación Chiapas, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.
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