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The aim is to discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of granulomatous mastitis.

June 28, 2026CureusOpen Access

Granulomatous Mastitis Mimicking Infection: A Case Report of Therapeutic Challenges and Evolving Management

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The aim is to discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of granulomatous mastitis.
Evaluated a 24-year-old woman with right breast pain and an enlarging mass.
Initially treated with antibiotics, incision and drainage, and corticosteroid injections.
Systemic treatment with methotrexate was initiated after biopsy confirmed granulomatous mastitis.
Patient showed overall clinical improvement after approximately 7 weeks on methotrexate.
Breast ultrasound indicated an inflammatory lesion, with routine cultures remaining negative.
The case stressed the importance of early biopsy in cases showing poor response to standard treatments.

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Case report highlights the need for biopsy and reassessment in atypical breast inflammation.

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