Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Comprehensive Review
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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare chronic inflammatory breast disease. IGM poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its complex clinical presentation and poorly understood etiology. Although auto immunity has been blamed for its etiology, it has not been fully elucidated. Its histopathology is characterized by non-caseating granulomas. IGM usually presents as tender mass in the breast, mimicking inflammatory malignancy. This review aims to summarise current knowledge on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and management strategies of IGM.
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