Cystic neutrophilic granulomatous mastitis: A case report and review of the literature

Gaskin,David; Springer,Dale; Latha,Kandamaran; Gaskin,Pamela S.; Reid,Alain

doi:10.3892/mi.2023.110

Cystic neutrophilic granulomatous mastitis: A case report and review of the literature

Authors:
- David Gaskin
- Dale Springer
- Kandamaran Latha
- Pamela S. Gaskin
- Alain Reid
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Affiliations: Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bridgetown, St. Michael BB11155, Barbados, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Bridgetown, St. Michael BB11000, Barbados, Breast Screening Program, Barbados Cancer Society, Bridgetown, St. Michael BB11155, Barbados
Published online on: September 6, 2023 https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.110
Article Number: 50
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Abstract

The present study describes a case of cystic neutrophilic granulomatous mastitis. The clinical and radiological findings of the patient were consistent with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Cystic neutrophilic granulomatous mastitis is a rare subtype of mastitis with a distinct histological pattern that is associated with the Corynebacterium species. The diagnosis and treatment of cystic neutrophilic granulomatous mastitis remains a significant challenge due to the scarcity of available data. The present study describes a classic case of cystic neutrophilic granulomatous mastitis that includes clinical, radiological and histopathological findings. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case documenting radiological findings before and after treatment. This report encourages the consideration of this entity in the differential diagnoses of mastitis.

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