DIABETIC MASTOPATHY: A DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA

Abstract

The lymphocytic mastitis and stromal fibrosis occurring in men as well as women suffering from long standing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes is known Diabetic mastopathy. Features seen on various imaging modalities are not specific and often create doubts about possibility of underlying malignancy ultimately leading to biopsy. Timely diagnosis can reduce the stress and strain on doctor as well as patient, especially so when these lesions recur as they are known to. Hence we present a case of diabetic mastopathy which truly is a diagnostic dilemma to the one who is ignorant of this entity. Key words : Breast Imaging; Diabetic mastopathy; Diabetes; Breast cancer; Breast mass; Mastopathy; Lymphocytic mastitis.