Primary Tuberculosis of the Breast Manifested as Abscess: a Rare Case Report

Authors

  • Samita Gupta Department of Radiology, Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Distt-Ambala, Haryana, India
  • Vikram J Singh Department of Surgery, Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Distt-Ambala, Haryana, India
  • Gaurav Bhatia Department of Surgery, Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Distt-Ambala, Haryana, India
  • Kshitiz Dhuria Department of Radiology, Maharishi Markendeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Distt-Ambala, Haryana, India

Abstract

Primary breast tuberculosis is a rare entity. We are reporting a case of primary breast tuberculosis, which presented as breast abscess. On histopathology, it was diagnosed as breast tuberculosis. Aspiration cytology was not done due breast abscess. Patient was put on anti-tubercular drugs. In follow up, after 3 months patient condition was improved. Key words: breast, abscess, tuberculosis, conservative treatment.

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2014-01-01

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Gupta, S., Singh, V. J., Bhatia, G., & Dhuria, K. (2014). Primary Tuberculosis of the Breast Manifested as Abscess: a Rare Case Report. Acta Medica Indonesiana, 46(1). Retrieved from https://mail.actamedindones.org/index.php/ijim/article/view/64

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Vol. 46 No. 1 (2014)

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CASE REPORT

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