Table 1.
General Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis between 1994 and 2016 (n=68)
| C | Number | Percentage (%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presence of mass | 68 | 100 | Mean size: 5.8 cm (Range: 1-15) Mean duration: 3.01 months (Range 0.25-18) |
| Presence of pain | 58 | 85.30 | (Variable from mild to severe) |
| Abscess-like presentation | 18 | 26.47 | |
| Axillary lymphadenopathy | 15 | 22.05 | |
| Nipple retraction | 5 | 7.35 | |
| Ulcer, sinus, or fistula formation | 5 | 7.35 | |
| Surgery | |||
| -Wide local excision | 65 | 95.59 | |
| -Mastectomy | 2 | 2.94 | |
| -None | 1 | 1.47 | (Refused treatment) |
| Prednisolone | 29 | 42.64 | (Recurrent and severe cases) |
| Parity | |||
| -Parous | 65 | 95.58 | |
| -Nulliparous | 3 | 4.42 | |
| Pre-menopausal | 68 | 100 | |
| Pregnancy at presentation | 9 | 13.23 | |
| Lactation at presentation | 9 | 13.23 |