Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: A Case successfully treated with a minimum dose of a steroid

Fu Hsiung Su; Shu Chen Liu; Jeng Hung Suen; Dar Shin Chen; Mary Ann Lou

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: A Case successfully treated with a minimum dose of a steroid

Fu Hsiung Su
, Shu Chen Liu
, Jeng Hung Suen
, Dar Shin Chen
, Mary Ann Lou

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Abstract

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a benign, chronic non-caseating breast disease, often mistaken for breast cancer. It usually affects women of child-bearing age. The treatment for IGM is inconclusive. In the past, surgical intervention was suggested due to the possibility of malignancy. However, in recent reports, corticosteroid therapy has been used with a good response. We present a case of a female with IGM who was treated successfully with 0.8 mg/kg/day prednisolone.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	431-435
Number of pages	5
Journal	Chang Gung Medical Journal
Volume	28
Issue number	6
Publication status	Published - Jun 2005
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Breast disease
Corticosteroid
Granulomatous mastitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: A Case successfully treated with a minimum dose of a steroid

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