Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Effectiveness of a Steroid-Free Regimen Using Tinospora cordifolia—A Single-Institution Experience

Conclusion: IGM is a benign, often self-limiting disorder. However, it mimics malignancy in 60% cases, and histology clinches the diagnosis. We report the efficacy of steroid-free management of IGM with immunomodulatory herbal origin phytopharmaceutical drug Tinosporin. It is safe, inexpensive and e...

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Main Authors: Ankita Das Sheth, Shalaka Joshi, Arul Kumar, Nita Nair, Tanuja Shet, Ayushi Sahay, Palak Thakkar, Purvi Haria, Aparna Katdare, Vani Parmar, Sangeeta Desai, Rajendra Badwe
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Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:The Breast Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/tbj/2997891
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Sangeeta Desai
Rajendra Badwe
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description Conclusion: IGM is a benign, often self-limiting disorder. However, it mimics malignancy in 60% cases, and histology clinches the diagnosis. We report the efficacy of steroid-free management of IGM with immunomodulatory herbal origin phytopharmaceutical drug Tinosporin. It is safe, inexpensive and effective. Large volume excisions or mastectomies can be reserved for severe and refractory cases.
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spelling doaj-art-29a6d11fff6e4e91b363132e91c5c8a22025-01-30T05:00:03ZengWileyThe Breast Journal1524-47412025-01-01202510.1155/tbj/2997891Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Effectiveness of a Steroid-Free Regimen Using Tinospora cordifolia—A Single-Institution ExperienceAnkita Das Sheth0Shalaka Joshi1Arul Kumar2Nita Nair3Tanuja Shet4Ayushi Sahay5Palak Thakkar6Purvi Haria7Aparna Katdare8Vani Parmar9Sangeeta Desai10Rajendra Badwe11Department of Surgical OncologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyDepartment of PathologyDepartment of PathologyDepartment of RadiodiagnosisDepartment of RadiodiagnosisDepartment of RadiodiagnosisDepartment of Surgical OncologyDepartment of PathologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyConclusion: IGM is a benign, often self-limiting disorder. However, it mimics malignancy in 60% cases, and histology clinches the diagnosis. We report the efficacy of steroid-free management of IGM with immunomodulatory herbal origin phytopharmaceutical drug Tinosporin. It is safe, inexpensive and effective. Large volume excisions or mastectomies can be reserved for severe and refractory cases.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/tbj/2997891
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Sangeeta Desai
Rajendra Badwe
Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Effectiveness of a Steroid-Free Regimen Using Tinospora cordifolia—A Single-Institution Experience
The Breast Journal
title Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Effectiveness of a Steroid-Free Regimen Using Tinospora cordifolia—A Single-Institution Experience
title_full Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Effectiveness of a Steroid-Free Regimen Using Tinospora cordifolia—A Single-Institution Experience
title_fullStr Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Effectiveness of a Steroid-Free Regimen Using Tinospora cordifolia—A Single-Institution Experience
title_full_unstemmed Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Effectiveness of a Steroid-Free Regimen Using Tinospora cordifolia—A Single-Institution Experience
title_short Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Effectiveness of a Steroid-Free Regimen Using Tinospora cordifolia—A Single-Institution Experience
title_sort management of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis effectiveness of a steroid free regimen using tinospora cordifolia a single institution experience
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