Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis mimicking breast cancer

Joint Authors

Jamsheer, Nura
Mustafa, Abir Hashim

Source

Bahrain Medical Bulletin

Issue

Vol. 41, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2019), pp.174-176, 3 p.

Publisher

King Hamad University Hospital

Publication Date

2019-09-30

Country of Publication

Bahrain

No. of Pages

3

Main Subjects

Medicine

Topics

Abstract EN

Granulomatous mastitis is a rare disease which has a similar appearance to breast cancer on imaging.

Definite diagnosis is essential because of the management difference to breast cancer.

We report a case of a fifty-eight-year-old female who presented with a 1-month history of left breast periareolar mass.

Ultrasound guided core biopsy and aspiration were performed.

The pathology result showed features of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis.

The patient was treated conservatively and to repeat imaging in 2-month time and biopsy if indicated.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Mustafa, Abir Hashim& Jamsheer, Nura. 2019. Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis mimicking breast cancer. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 41, no. 3, pp.174-176.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-896272

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Mustafa, Abir Hashim& Jamsheer, Nura. Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis mimicking breast cancer. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 41, no. 3 (Sep. 2019), pp.174-176.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-896272

American Medical Association (AMA)

Mustafa, Abir Hashim& Jamsheer, Nura. Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis mimicking breast cancer. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2019. Vol. 41, no. 3, pp.174-176.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-896272

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 175-176

Record ID

BIM-896272