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Plasma cell mastitis: a comprehensive review of etiological advances and future directions

  • By

  • Hong Xu

  • Buxilite Da

  • Yuanqing Li

  • Hao Zheng

  • Lihua Xue

  • Fengxia Zhao

  • Yajing Wang

  • Lihua Hou

  • Xing Wang

  • June 8, 2026

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    Plasma cell mastitis (PCM) is a chronic inflammatory-like breast disease with increasing incidence, accounting for 2% of breast diseases.

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    The etiology of PCM involves anatomical, immunological, and microbial factors, with smoking and obesity contributing to its pathogenesis.

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    Current diagnostic criteria for PCM include clinical manifestations, imaging findings, and histopathological examination.

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    Treatment strategies for PCM primarily involve glucocorticoids and surgery, though approaches vary and recurrence rates are high.

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    Future research should focus on establishing reliable animal models and conducting multi-omics studies to better understand PCM's etiology.

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Plasma cell mastitis: a comprehensive review of etiological advances and future directions

  • by Hong Xu, Buxilite Da, Yuanqing Li, Hao Zheng, Lihua Xue, Fengxia Zhao, Yajing Wang, Lihua Hou, Xing Wang

  • June 8, 2026

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