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Isolated eosinophilic mastitis mimicking carcinoma: A rare case report from Syria

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Eosinophilic mastitis is a very rare but benign entity of complex pathogenesis. Most cases present similar to breast carcinoma, which makes it a challenging condition to diagnose. We report the sixteenth case of eosinophilic mastitis and the third case without systemic demonstrations. In this paper, we present the first case of eosinophilic mastitis from Syria and the third isolated one in the literature. CASE PRESENTATION: This case report discusses a 38-year-old female patient presented to the clinic of thoracic surgery at the Hospital on January 2020 with a pain and swelling in the left breast, with no remarkable personal or family history. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Eosinophilic mastitis is an extremely rare benign pathology that may be mistaken for breast carcinoma. However, eosinophilic mastitis can be diagnosed using a combination of ultrasound imaging and fine needle aspiration or ultrasound guided biopsy or excisional biopsy. Histopathology examination is the key tool to a proper diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Eosinophilic mastitis is an extremely rare benign pathology that affects the breast tissue presenting in the form of an ill-defined mass and may be mistaken for breast carcinoma.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110585

Authors: Mariana Haydar, Yazan Maamar, Majd AL Shabab, Wadee Dawli, Dommar Roumieh, Zuheir Al-Shehabi

Institution: Latakia University

Language: English

Topic: Breast Lesions and Carcinomas

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800