Breast Tuberculosis : A Disease Not to Be Forgotten

K. Sudhir Singh; Farhanul Huda; Shalinee Rao

doi:10.12816/0047896

Primary breast tuberculosis: imaging findings of a rare disease

Insights into Imaging ◽

10.1186/s13244-021-00961-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ali H. Baykan ◽

Hakan S. Sayiner ◽

Ibrahim Inan ◽

Elcin Aydin ◽

Sukru M. Erturk

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Rare Disease ◽

Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Malignant Diseases ◽

Imaging Findings ◽

Granulomatous Mastitis ◽

Rare Form ◽

Breast Tuberculosis

AbstractBreast tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis which tends to affect females of reproductive age, and is much rarer in males, postmenopausal women, and pre-pubescent girls. It is difficult to diagnose because it can mimic benign conditions such as a fibroadenoma, as well as malignant diseases like a carcinoma. It is also particularly difficult to distinguish breast tuberculosis from granulomatous mastitis, so other possible diagnoses should be ruled out first. The diagnosis of breast tuberculosis has three essential pillars: clinical examination, radiological evaluations, and histopathological sampling. Radiological evaluations are not only critical in diagnosis but are also important in the planning of the treatment and during the follow-up. This paper aims to review the imaging findings and the differential diagnosis of breast tuberculosis.

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Factors Influencing the Development of Urothelial Lesions and Breast Tuberculosis among Pulmonary TB Patients Undergoing Directly Observed Therapy in Abeokuta and Ilishan Metropolises, Ogun State, Nigeria

Immunology and Infectious Diseases ◽

10.13189/iid.2016.040301 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 27-37

Author(s):

Jude Ogechukwu Okoye ◽

Precious Enyinnaya Okorie ◽

Nnodimele Onuigbo Atulomah ◽

Folahan Sholeye ◽

Ukpai Agwu Eze ◽

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Keyword(s):

Directly Observed Therapy ◽

Pulmonary Tb ◽

Ogun State ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Breast Tuberculosis

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Study of spectrum and clinical profile of benign breast disease in the rural area: is there any change

International Surgery Journal ◽

10.18203/2349-2902.isj20202546 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (7) ◽

pp. 2121

Author(s):

Kailash K. Jawade ◽

Vaishali Bande

Keyword(s):

Rural Area ◽

Benign Breast Disease ◽

Breast Disease ◽

Needle Aspiration ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

Breast Tuberculosis ◽

Chronic Abscess ◽

Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽

Clinical Records ◽

Tumor Like Lesions

Background: Recent understanding of pathophysiology and health awareness may have impact on spectrum of benign breast disease (BBD) in rural area. We have analyzed clinical data of 88 cases of BBD for spectrum and clinical profile to compare with present studies.Methods: Clinical records of 88 cases of BBD were reviewed for demographic details, clinical presentation, management and outcome. Recent literature related to BBD in rural area was searched using various search engines. Results of our study were compared with recent studies.Results: Fibroadenoma (FA) was most common condition followed by fibrocystic disease. BBD were common in third decade 46 (52.3%). Lump was present in 87 cases. Lump was painful in 45 (52.3%), and associated with fever in 15 (17.1%) cases. Fine needle aspiration cytology and ultrasound was done in 70 and 32 patients in which diagnostic accuracy with histopathology was seen in 69.7% and 56.2% respectively. Surgical treatment included lumpectomy, lump excision, mastectomy, drainage with debridement and axillary clearance. Three patients of breast tuberculosis were treated with 9 months AKT. When compared with recent studies, over all spectrum was same expect chronic abscess presenting as lump was more in our series.Conclusions: Our study revealed benign neoplasms, inflammatory condition and tumor like lesions in 43.1%, 14.6% and 13.8% cases respectively. FA was the most common lesion. BBD were common in third decade. Except the chronic mastitis, incidence of various types of benign lesions was comparable with those found in other studies. There is not much change in overall spectrum of benign breast disease.

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