Granulomatous Mastitis and Factors Associated with Recurrence: An 11-Year Single-Centre Study of 113 Patients in Singapore

ConclusionInitial presentation with inflammatory signs and symptoms may confer increased risk of recurrence, warranting closer monitoring.Corynebacterium infection may play a part as a causative factor and risk factor for recurrence. Non-penicillin antibiotics should be considered as first-line antibiotics for patients presenting with inflammatory changes. Further prospective studies with larger patient populations might reveal information on the aetiology of GM and result in the development of a more standardized and effective treatment regimen.
Source: World Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research