Eosinophilic mastitis: a rare benign inflammatory condition and review of the literature. Issue 10 (12th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arnott, William; Leong, Gregory; Davis, Arie; Diab, Jason; Clement, Zackariah
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2022:Issue 10(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-10-12
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac456
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: We report the case of a 53-year-old nulliparous female presenting with a 9-month history of recurrent mastitis and a retro-areolar lesion. Histological assessment showed an inflammatory infiltrate predominantly composed of eosinophils without evidence of malignant changes. The patient was diagnosed with eosinophilic mastitis and commenced on a course of oral steroids with good effect. This case will outline the pathology, clinical manifestations and diagnosis of eosinophilic mastitis alongside a review of the literature.