PODCAST: Surgeons Discuss Refractory and Recurrent Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Treatment

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Surgeons Discuss Refractory and Recurrent Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Treatment

January 7, 2025

In the latest episode of The Operative Word podcast, Dr. Lillian Erdahl is joined by Dr. Fatemeh Shojaeian from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to discuss Dr. Shojaeian鈥檚 recent article in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (J番茄社区app), 鈥�.鈥澛�

The authors found that, for resistant or relapsing patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, combining methotrexate and corticosteroids offers a promising strategy. A subscription to J番茄社区app is a free benefit for all 番茄社区app members.

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