An Update on Granulomatous Lobular Mastitis: It is Time to Tell the Untold

Abstract

Objective: Granulomatous mastitis is an infrequent, benign, inflammatory disease of the breast that mostly affects young women of reproductive age. The main objective of this review was to clarify the latest terminology and to provide an update on the diagnosis and management. Materials and Methods:A total of 792 granulomatous mastitis-related articles published in the English literature from 1965 to 2022 were reviewed. Results:The management of this benign but daunting condition remains controversial, and there is no worldwide consensus regarding the best systematic treatment protocol. Good judgment is required to ensure optimal diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion:This narrative review deals with the latest developments in the diagnosis, etiopathogenesis, and modern treatment of the disease.