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Preprint Case Report Version 1 Preserved in Portico This version is not peer-reviewed

Version 1 : Received: 11 July 2023 / Approved: 11 July 2023 / Online: 11 July 2023 (10:51:32 CEST)

Granulomatous mastitis is a benign disease with a clinical presentation similar to that of breast cancer, and is most commonly observed in women of childbearing age. Although it has been suggested that autoimmune diseases are involved in its pathogenesis, no specific treatments have been established. The occurrence of this disease during pregnancy has rarely been reported. Our patient was a 37-year-old woman. She was pregnant and manifested a dichorionic, diamniotic placenta. At 24 weeks of gestation, the patient experienced a sensation of hardness in her left breast. Mastitis was suspected, and she was treated with cephem antibiotics. Simultaneously, she was diagnosed with erythema nodosum in the extremities. As her symptoms did not improve, an incisional drainage was performed. Bacterial cultures were obtained at 31 weeks of gestation, and Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii was detected. An elective cesarean section was performed at 37 weeks of gestation, and the baby was delivered safely. After delivery, a needle biopsy was performed, and the patient was diagnosed with granulomatous mastitis. She was completely cured with prednisolone after weaning. In this case, the patient's condition was maintained through incision and drainage; and antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic drugs during pregnancy. This approach was chosen, taking into consideration the potential side effects of steroids. After delivery, breastfeeding and steroidal therapy proved to be effective in treating the condition.

granulomatous mastitis; pregnancy; Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii

Medicine and Pharmacology, Pharmacy

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