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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a benign persistent inflammatory breast entity characterized histologically by lobulo centric granulomas. Diagnosis may be difficult and involves a strong index of suspicion. There are plentiful studies are published which render the disease more frequently than expected. The strategy for imaging IGM depends on patient age, clinical manifestations, and risk factors. Patients have an excellent prognosis when they are appropriately treated. The management remains contentious, good judgment is required to ensure optimum treatment form and timing.