Management of granulomatous lobular mastitis: an international multidisciplinary consensus (2021 edition).

ABSTRACT: Granulomatous lobular mastitis (GLM) is a rare and chronic benign inflammatory disease of the breast. Difficulties exist in the management of GLM for many front-line surgeons and medical specialists who care for patients with inflammatory disorders of the breast. This consensus is summarized to establish evidence-based recommendations for the management of GLM. Literature was reviewed using PubMed from January 1, 1971 to July 31, 2020. Sixty-six international experienced multidisciplinary experts from 11 countries or regions were invited to review the evidence. Levels of evidence were determined using the American College of Physicians grading system, and recommendations were discussed until consensus. Experts discussed and concluded 30 recommendations on historical definitions, etiology a

SUBMITTER: Yuan QQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9040252 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature