Abstract
ObjectiveIdiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare benign inflammatory disease of the breast with persistent course, even recurrent, that frequently affects parous premenopausal women. It can mimic the appearance of breast cancer, so its diagnosis is of great help to avoid irreversible surgical endeavours. Although multiple treatments have been tried for its management, none have been truly successful and no consensus exists as which the best therapeutic option is. MethodsWe conducted a study with the eight cases of IGM in our institution since 2012 that were refractory to the used treatments for IGM (antibiotics, steroids, methotrexate or observation) seeing their evolution after the use of mycophenolate mofetil. ResultsThey responded well radiologically as well as clinically to the use of mycophenolate mofetil, not needing more invasive course of treatment. ConclusiónIGM is a rare inflammatory condition of the breast. The use of MMF as treatment is successful in the recurrence and disappearance of this disease. Given its differential diagnosis and its benign course, the role of multimodal imaging in recognizing this entity as soon as possible can lead to an improved patient outcome and help preventing any unnecessary overtreatment.
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