Objective:

To evaluate the combination of acupoint glucocorticoid injection and focused ultrasound for treating granulomatous lobular mastitis.

Approach:

• Study Design: Retrospective study comparing combined intervention against conventional treatments.
• Intervention: Acupoint glucocorticoid injection and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).

Key Findings:

• Complete response rates were 92.2% for the combined group, 75.4% for intralesional corticosteroid injections, and 68.9% for oral corticosteroids.
• The combined modality showed enhanced response rates, reduced remission periods, and better cosmetic outcomes.

Interpretation:

Limitations:

• Retrospective, non-randomized, open-label design may introduce bias.
• Unmeasured confounders could affect outcomes, such as lesion complexity and prior treatments.

Conclusion:

Sources:

• Front Surg