[Diabetic fibrous mastopathy]

J Radiol. 1999 Nov;80(11):1579-81.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Diabetic fibrous mastopathy was first described in 1984. This mastopathy usually occurs in patients with autoimmune disorders and often occurs in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes. Little is known about this benign condition. Clinically and radiologically, this entity may simulate malignancy. The presence of an underlying auto-immune disorder or diabetes may suggest the correct diagnosis. The authors report two cases of fibrous mastopathy and suggest that core biopsy could replace surgical biopsy for diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Breast / pathology
  • Breast Diseases / diagnosis
  • Breast Diseases / etiology*
  • Breast Diseases / pathology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications*
  • Female
  • Fibrosis
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors