Abstract

REIS, Filipa et al. Diabetic mastopathy: when to consider this diagnosis?. Acta Obstet Ginecol Port [online]. 2016, vol.10, n.2, pp.156-159. ISSN 1646-5830.

Abstract: Diabetic mastopathy is a rare complication of diabetes mellitus that usually occurs in premenopausal women and represents less than 1% of benign breast lesions. This entity may mimic a malignant lesion; appropriate clinical research enables the clinician to reassure the patient and avoid unnecessary interventions. Its diagnosis is histological and core biopsy is the gold standard. The authors present two cases of diabetic mastopathy.

Keywords : Breast mass; Mastopathy; Diabetic mastopathy; Diabetes mellitus; Lymphocytic mastitis.

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