What Is Granulomatous Mastitis?
Granulomatous mastitis is a rare condition in which the breast becomes infected and inflamed, developing a mass of tissue which is sometimes mistaken for a cancerous growth. Diagnosis of granulomatous mastitis is complicated by the fact that the condition mimics breast cancer, which means that a doctor may require several different tests to confirm a diagnosis and decide on the best treatment plan. This condition most commonly appears in the wake of a pregnancy, emerging as much as a year and a half after the pregnancy.
