GRANULOMATOUS MASTITIS, ERYTHEMA-NODOSA A ND ARTHRITIS - A CASE-REPORT

The authors report a case of granulomatous mastitis associated with er ythema nodosum and oligoarthritis. The skin and joint symptoms improve d with potassium iodide. The breast lesion clinically simulated a tumo r of high malignant grade. Granulomatous mastitis is a benign and rare disease. Its interest lies in the possible association with systemic manifestations and in its steroid responsiveness. This condition has b een recently described as a distinct entity. When associated with syst emic manifestations, sarcoidosis should be considered.