Cytological spectrum of granulomatous mastitis: diagnostic and treatment challenges
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Introduction: Granulomatous mastitis is a rare benign disease, the exact cause of which is still unknown. It usually presents as a mass which may simulate carcinoma. Many patients are put on long term antibiotics because of breast abscess suspicion, but are not cured. This disease usually affects women of child-bearing age with a history of oral contraceptive use. Most cases have been reported ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2320-6012,2320-6071
DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20184418