[Granulomatous mastitis, erythema nodosa and oligoarthritis. Apropos of a case]

Rev Med Interne. 1994 Mar;15(3):190-2. doi: 10.1016/s0248-8663(05)82147-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of granulomatous mastitis associated with erythema nodosum and oligoarthritis. The skin and joint symptoms improved with potassium iodide. The breast lesion clinically simulated a tumor of high malignant grade. Granulomatous mastitis is a benign and rare disease. Its interest lies in the possible association with systemic manifestations and in its steroid responsiveness. This condition has been recently described as a distinct entity. When associated with systemic manifestations, sarcoidosis should be considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthritis / complications*
  • Erythema Nodosum / complications*
  • Female
  • Granuloma / complications*
  • Humans
  • Mastitis / complications*