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Diabetic fibrous mastopathy.

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  • 1Department of General Surgery, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore. radhika_lakshmanan@alexhosp.com.sg

Singapore Medical Journal
|June 1, 2007
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Diabetic fibrous mastopathy, a rare condition, can mimic breast cancer in women with diabetes. Early diagnosis through biopsy is crucial to distinguish it from malignant tumors.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Diabetic fibrous mastopathy (DFM) is a benign breast condition associated with long-standing insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
  • DFM can present as palpable breast masses, often bilateral and firm, posing a diagnostic challenge.

Observation:

  • A 37-year-old premenopausal woman with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus presented with bilateral hard breast lumps.
  • Initial imaging (ultrasonography and mammography) suggested malignancy.

Findings:

  • Fine-needle aspiration cytology and core biopsy revealed significant fibrosis.
  • An incisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of diabetic fibrous mastopathy, excluding malignancy.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering DFM in the differential diagnosis of breast masses in diabetic patients.
  • Accurate pathological examination is essential to differentiate DFM from breast cancer, preventing unnecessary surgical interventions.