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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-19-2024
Abstract
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is an autoimmune condition of the breast that is commonly encountered in women of non-white ethnicity such as Southeast Asians, Middle Easterners, and Hispanics. This condition often presents as a painful breast mass, and many patients undergo invasive diagnostic procedures or surgical excision, which can lead to disfiguring scars. Early recognition and prompt treatment with immunosuppressive medications can prevent invasive workups and management. Although previously thought to require an exclusively surgical approach, it now prompts interdisciplinary management. In this context, we present a case series of patients with IGM in a Hispanic population of South Texas.
Recommended Citation
Thomas P M, Uribe L R, Flores A G, et al. (March 19, 2024) Clinical Characteristics of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis in a Hispanic Border Population: A Case Series and Literature Review. Cureus 16(3): e56453. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.56453
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Publication Title
Cureus
DOI
10.7759/cureus.56453
Academic Level
faculty
Mentor/PI Department
Internal Medicine
Comments
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