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Differentiating Inflammatory Breast Cancer From Lactational Mastitis: A Diagnostic Challenge
1Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia.
Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health
|August 13, 2026
Summary
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare, aggressive cancer that can mimic lactational mastitis in pregnant or postpartum women. Early recognition by midwives is crucial for timely diagnosis and improved survival chances.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Public Health
Background:
- Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare, aggressive malignancy.
- IBC diagnosis is challenging during pregnancy and lactation due to symptom overlap with lactational mastitis.
- Early detection is critical for improving patient outcomes.
