A Refractory Case of Granulomatous Mastitis Treated with Methotrexate.
- Author:
Jong Jin YOO
1
;
Eun Ha KANG
;
Yun Jong LEE
;
Sung Won KIM
;
In Ah CHOI
;
Eun Bone LEE
;
Yeong Wook SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Granulomatous mastitis;
Methotrexate
- MeSH:
Breast;
Granulomatous Mastitis;
Hydrazines;
Methotrexate
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2012;82(3):386-391
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is an uncommon chronic inflammatory disease of the breast that can mimic breast carcinoma or infection. The treatment options include expectant management, complete resection, and corticosteroid therapy, although no standard treatment has been established. Recently, several case reports have suggested that methotrexate is another effective treatment for GM. Here, we describe the first Korean case of recurrent GM successfully treated with low-dose weekly methotrexate and review the relevant literature.
