Open AccessLupus mastitis: A rare breast cancer differential diagnosis
Author(s) -
Pimentel Alice,
Moreira Ana,
Silva Sofia,
Lages Rita,
Noronha Joana
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4416
Subject(s) - medicine , mastitis , differential diagnosis , breast cancer , systemic lupus erythematosus , dermatology , biopsy , disease , rare disease , cancer , pathology , radiology
Lupus mastitis is an uncommon SLE breast manifestation. Clinically, it can present itself as a malignant‐like mass. Therefore, a tissue biopsy is warranted to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment of this condition is pharmacological and directed to the underlying disease. The rarity of this entity demands a high degree of suspicion.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom