Abstract
We report a case of a 28-year-old female with the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) referred to our breast pathology consultancy in 2002 due to a left breast nodule. Further investigation revealed bilateral coarse calcifications. Biopsy was consistent with a diagnosis of lupus mastitis.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antimalarials / therapeutic use
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Biopsy, Needle
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Hydroxychloroquine / therapeutic use
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Lupus Vulgaris / diagnosis*
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Lupus Vulgaris / diagnostic imaging
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Lupus Vulgaris / drug therapy
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Lupus Vulgaris / pathology
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Mastitis / diagnosis*
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Mastitis / diagnostic imaging
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Mastitis / drug therapy
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Mastitis / pathology
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Radiography
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Ultrasonography
Substances
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Antimalarials
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Hydroxychloroquine