%0 Journal Article
%T Granulomatous Mastitis, Radio-Histological Correlation
%A Priscila Falla Berganza
%A Mariela Sosa Ramos
%J Open Journal of Radiology
%P 223-229
%@ 2164-3032
%D 2020
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojrad.2020.104022
%X Granulomatous mastitis, also called granulomatous lobular mastitis, is a benign pathology of the mammary gland characterized by chronic inflammation of the gland tissue, which becomes erythematous, manifesting itself as a palpable and painful mass on physical examination, sometimes it can be accompanied by abscesses. The following case is a 45-year-old Guatemalan female, with a history of increased volume in the left breast, compromising the upper quadrants. A mammogram was performed, followed by breast ultrasound; the diagnosis was confirmed by histology. The treatment offered was surgery with image controls every six months.
%K Breast Density
%K BIRADS
%K Mastitis
%K Granulomatous Mastitis
%K Biopsy
%K Histological
%K Mammography
%K Echography
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=106131