Lupus mastitis - peculiar radiological and pathological features
Abstract Lupus mastitis is a form of lupus profundus that is seen in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. It usually presents as a swelling (or swellings) in the breasts, with or without pain. The condition is recurrent and progresses along with the underlying disease, with fat necrosis, calc...
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Published in | The Indian journal of radiology & imaging Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 170 - 172 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd
01.04.2009
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Summary: | Abstract
Lupus mastitis is a form of lupus profundus that is seen in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. It usually presents as a swelling (or swellings) in the breasts, with or without pain. The condition is recurrent and progresses along with the underlying disease, with fat necrosis, calcification, fibrosis, scarring, and breast atrophy. Lupus mastitis is often confused with malignancy and lymphoma and, in our part of the world, with tuberculosis. Confusion is especially likely when it occurs in an unusual clinical setting. In this article, we present a case that presented with unique radiological, pathological, and clinical features. Awareness of the various manifestations of lupus mastitis is essential if unnecessary interventions such as biopsies and surgeries, and their consequences, are to be avoided. |
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ISSN: | 0971-3026 0970-2016 0971-3026 1998-3808 |
DOI: | 10.4103/0971-3026.50834 |