Erythema nodosum associated with granulomatous mastitis: report of two cases

• DOI: 10.1007/s00296-009-1109-y
• Publication Date: 2009-08-22T04:52:41Z
• Authors: Cemal Bes; Mehmet Soy; Seref Vardi; Neriman Sengul; Fahri Yilmaz
• Keywords: Granulomatous Mastitis; Erythema Nodosum; Erythema; Granulomatous Inflammation

Granulomatous mastitis is a rare breast disease characterized by chronic inflammation. Clinical presentation of granulomatous mastitis usually mimics malignancy or infection. Coincidence of granulomatous mastitis and erythema nodosum is a quite rare feature. In this paper, we aimed to present two young women with granulomatous mastitis accompanied by erythema nodosum and successfully treated with corticosteroids. Granulomatous mastitis should be kept in the mind for differential diagnosis of erythema nodosum.