Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Atieh Akbari
West Indies
Research Article
Non-surgical Management in Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis
Author(s): Mohammad Esmaeil Akbari, Saran Lotfolahzadeh, Nahid Nafissi, Atieh Akbari and Maryam KhayamzadehMohammad Esmaeil Akbari, Saran Lotfolahzadeh, Nahid Nafissi, Atieh Akbari and Maryam Khayamzadeh
Introduction: Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis; Despite its low incidence, is in high interest due to masquerading as carcinoma of the breast. In confirmed IGM case series, it`s been reported that more than 50% of patients were initially misdiagnosed as affecting by carcinoma of the Breast. Herein we are introducing a non-surgical management of IGM with frequently aspiration of the masses accompanied by using bacteriostatics and close regular surveillance.
Material and Method: This was a before and after clinical trial looking at the effects of repeated aspirations coupled with antibiotic treatment on the natural course of IGM. Overall 55 patients met the inclusion criteria. These patients underwent clinical and imaging study as well as Core Needle Biopsy (CNB) of the lesion with a 14-16 Gauge needle. Patients` presenting sign and symptoms wer.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000187