[Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis with favorable outcome with medical treatment].
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چکیده
Granulomatous mastitis is a rare inflammatory disorder. Its etiology remains unknown. We report a 42-year-old female who presented with an idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Outcome was favourable with corticosteroids. The disease course of this entity is unpredictable and a consensual treatment is difficult.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- La Revue de medecine interne
دوره 32 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011