Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Clinical Puzzle in Breast Lump Cases

Abstract

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare benign disease, characterized by chronic inflammation and granulomatous disease process. A middle aged lady with breast lump for six months with equivocal mammographic and ultrasound results underwent lumpectomy and biopsy. Ruling out all other possible granulomatous diseases and malignancy, a diagnosis of IGM was made. IGM becomes clinically significant as it closely mimics carcinoma breast and some inflammatory and infectious pathology.

Keywords

• benign tumour
• breast
• granulomatous disease
• hyperprolactinemia