MANAGEMENT of INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER

Inflammatory breast cancer can mimic infectious etiologies of breast induration, such as mastitis or breast abscess. It is important not to delay diagnosis. Mammography can be performed but initial diagnosis is most expeditiously obtained with skin punch biopsy. Other imaging can be considered once the diagnosis is determined, but may not be necessary.

flow chart for management of breast induration

link to ACR recommendations for breast induration

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