What is granulomatous mastitis?

Granulomatous mastitis is a rare disorder characterized by progressive onset of a breast lump on one side. It is an inflammatory disorder that mimics carcinoma. Treatment typically involves excision of the lump but corticosteroids are also occasionally used.

How do members experience granulomatous mastitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with granulomatous mastitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for granulomatous mastitis*

Who has granulomatous mastitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 28
40s 39
50s 8
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 79