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Could rheumatoid vasculitis affect breast tissue?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

It is possible!: There are twelve documented cases in the literature. But it requires biopsy confirmation. Breast pain can occur in RA for many reasons, including chest wall inflammation!

Answered 6/10/2014

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