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Lupus mastitis: a review.

Marilin Rosa¹, Amir Mohammadi

¹Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA. marilin.rosa@jax.ufl.edu

Annals of Diagnostic Pathology

|November 30, 2012

Summary

Lupus mastitis (LM) is a rare breast inflammation that can mimic cancer. Accurate diagnosis relies on correlating clinical history with well-defined histologic features for appropriate patient management.

Area of Science:

Pathology
Radiology
Dermatology

Background:

Lupus mastitis (LM) is a rare benign inflammatory breast condition.
It affects deep subcutaneous adipose tissues and is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus or discoid lupus.
LM can be the initial presentation of these autoimmune diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To review lupus mastitis (LM).
To emphasize clinicopathologic findings.
To discuss differential diagnosis.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on lupus mastitis.
Analysis of clinicopathologic features.
Comparison with malignant breast lesions.

Main Results:

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Histological findings include dense lymphoplasmacytic infiltration and hyaline fat necrosis.
Radiologic characteristics can resemble malignant breast lesions.
Clinical history correlation is crucial for diagnosis.

Conclusions:

Lupus mastitis requires careful clinicopathologic correlation for accurate diagnosis.
Distinguishing LM from malignancy is vital for appropriate patient management.
Understanding LM's features aids in managing patients with lupus erythematosus.