[Diabetic mastopathy. Features in four patients]

Cir Esp. 2007 Apr;81(4):224-6. doi: 10.1016/s0009-739x(07)71305-2.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Diabetic mastopathy is a clinicopathologic entity that represents less than 1% of benign breast disease and is mainly related to type 1 diabetes. The pathogenesis is unknown but the most convincing hypothesis postulates extracellular collagen deposit and predominantly B-cell inflammation with autoimmune response. The clinical, radiological and pathological features of four patients with diabetic mastopathy are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease / complications*
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged