SUMMARY: BACKGROUND: Granulomatous disease within the breast can result from a variety of causes. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We present 3 cases of this condition with 3 different underlying diagnoses. RESULTS: Each case was initially labelled as idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, although this was proven not to be correct on further investigation. CONCLUSION: Clearly, identifying the correct underlying diagnosis is essential in granulomatous breast lesions as the treatment varies widely depending on the underlying aetiology. Effective communication and feedback in the context of the multidisciplinary team are vital to the diagnostic process in such challenging cases.
SUMMARY: BACKGROUND:Granulomatous disease within the breast can result from a variety of causes. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We present 3 cases of this condition with 3 different underlying diagnoses. RESULTS: Each case was initially labelled as idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, although this was proven not to be correct on further investigation. CONCLUSION: Clearly, identifying the correct underlying diagnosis is essential in granulomatous breast lesions as the treatment varies widely depending on the underlying aetiology. Effective communication and feedback in the context of the multidisciplinary team are vital to the diagnostic process in such challenging cases.
Authors: Gary M K Tse; Cycles S P Poon; Kalavathy Ramachandram; Tony K F Ma; Lai-Man Pang; Bonita K B Law; Winnie C W Chu; Alice P Y Tang; Humairah S Cheung Journal: Pathology Date: 2004-06 Impact factor: 5.306
Authors: Jian-jun Yu; Shan-lin Bao; Sheng-lin Yu; Da-Qing Zhang; Wings T Y Loo; Louis W C Chow; Li Su; Zhen Cui; Kai Chen; Li-Qiong Ma; Ning Zhang; Hui Yu; Yun-Zhen Yang; Yu Dong; Adrian Y S Yip; Elizabeth L Y Ng Journal: J Transl Med Date: 2012-09-19 Impact factor: 5.531