Department of Integrated Breast Care and Centre, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Manju Verma is well known researcher and has extended valuable service for many years. Also has been a recipient of many awards and grants. International experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.
Research Article
Granulomatous Mastitis: Is it Boon or Bane??
Author(s): Satish Chaitanya K*, Prateek Sharda, Ananya Deori, Anamika Kumar, Manju Verma, Anjum Syed and Bina Ravi
Introduction: Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a rare benign breast disease subdivided into idiopathic and specific.
The clinical and imaging diagnosis is often challenging as it can mimic malignancy. It has characteristic histological
features of multinucleated giant cells, non-caseating granulomas, and necrosis. The treatment is still controversial
with steroid therapy as a primary modality and surgery are avoided due to fistula formation and recurrences.
Aims and objectives: This study aims to establish the descriptive features of granulomatous mastitis and the
correlation between various risk factors affecting and leading to the recurrence of the disease.
Materials and methods: This was a retrospective study carried out for a period of 12 months at IBCC (Integrated
Breast Care Centre) established in A.. View more»