Plasma cell mastitis is an inflammatory disease of the breast parenchyma, rare in males. In the last 40 years, few cases have been described in literature. Our recent treatment of male patients affected by plasma cell mastitis raised a series of issues which led us to carry out a critical review of the literature. Plasma cell mastitis is often not well defined and is difficult to assess by clinical examination and radiological investigation alone. An understanding of the pathogenesis and the mechanisms behind plasma cell mastitis may help improve the diagnostic and therapeutic course of the disease, leading to a more targeted and less invasive treatment.

Plasma cell mastitis in men. A single-center experience and review of the literature / Palmieri, A.; D'Orazi, V.; Martino, G.; Frusone, F.; Crocetti, D.; Amabile, M. I.; Monti, M.. - In: IN VIVO. - ISSN 0258-851X. - 30:6(2016), pp. 727-732. [10.21873/invivo.10987]

Plasma cell mastitis in men. A single-center experience and review of the literature

Palmieri A.;D'Orazi V.;Frusone F.;Crocetti D.;Monti M.
2016

Abstract

Plasma cell mastitis is an inflammatory disease of the breast parenchyma, rare in males. In the last 40 years, few cases have been described in literature. Our recent treatment of male patients affected by plasma cell mastitis raised a series of issues which led us to carry out a critical review of the literature. Plasma cell mastitis is often not well defined and is difficult to assess by clinical examination and radiological investigation alone. An understanding of the pathogenesis and the mechanisms behind plasma cell mastitis may help improve the diagnostic and therapeutic course of the disease, leading to a more targeted and less invasive treatment.
2016
Male breast; Periductal phlogistic reaction; Plasma cell mastitis; Review; Biopsy, Fine-Needle; Breast; Humans; Male; Mammography; Mastitis; Nipples; Plasma Cells
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Plasma cell mastitis in men. A single-center experience and review of the literature / Palmieri, A.; D'Orazi, V.; Martino, G.; Frusone, F.; Crocetti, D.; Amabile, M. I.; Monti, M.. - In: IN VIVO. - ISSN 0258-851X. - 30:6(2016), pp. 727-732. [10.21873/invivo.10987]
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