Granulomatous mastitis

Authors: Mak, Siu-King; Wong, Pik-Kei; Lee, Danny Wai-Hung; Chan, Angus Chi-Wai

Source: Surgical Practice, Volume 5, Number 3, September 2001 , pp. 129-131(3)

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Abstract:

Granulomatous mastitis is a rare, benign breast disease that can mimic carcinoma. This report describes the clinical and pathological features of two patients presenting with breast abscesses. Both patients required a drainage procedure for the abscesses before a definite diagnosis could be made. Granulomatous mastitis must also be differentiated from other known causes of granulomatous inflammation such as tuberculosis, which is common in Hong Kong. The management of granulomatous mastitis remains controversial. Surgery alone may not prevent subsequent recurrence. Nevertheless, it is important to have operative specimens examined histologically so that a patient's prognosis can be better understood.

Keywords: breast abscess; granulomatous mastitis; operative biopsy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1442-2034.2001.00108.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Surgery and Pathology, North District Hospital, Sheng Shui, Hong Kong SAR.

Publication date: 2001-09-01