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*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 3 | |
30s | 28 | |
40s | 39 | |
50s | 8 | |
60s | 2 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 2 | |
Female | 79 |