Conservative management of 154 patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: Simple is better?

Purpose: Both the aetiology and treatment of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is controversial and unnecessary resections can lead to over-treatment in such a benign disease. Our aim was to report our experience in patients with IGM managed mainly with conservative methods, such as antibiotics, drainages and corticosteroids.

Material And Methods: Pathology database from 2008 to 2018 was reviewed retrospectively.