scholarly journals Tubercular Mastitis in an Elderly Female: A Rare Entity

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
Manvendu Jha ◽  
Hakam Singh ◽  
Amulyajeet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Left Breast ◽  
Tuberculosis Patient ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Elderly Female ◽  
Key Words Breast ◽  
Breast Tuberculosis ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Anti Tubercular Therapy

Introduction: Tuberculosis of the breast is a rare entity, especially in elderly females. Moreover, the disease is overlooked and misdiagnosed as malignancy or pyogenic abscess. Here we report a case of an elderly female who presented with a lump in her left breast which resembled malignancy. Fine needle aspiration cytology followed by histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of breast tuberculosis. Patient underwent excision of the lump followed by six months of anti tubercular therapy to which she responded well. Key words: breast; mastitis; tuberculosis

scholarly journals Tuberculosis in the head and neck: experience in India

2007 ◽  
Vol 121 (10) ◽  
pp. 979-985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kishore C Prasad ◽  
S Sreedharan ◽  
Y Chakravarthy ◽  
Sampath C Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Mandibular Joint ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Anti Tubercular Therapy ◽  
Tubercular Lymphadenitis

Objective: With improvement in economic and social conditions and the use of effective anti-tubercular therapy, the developed nations, and most developing nations, have enjoyed a decline in tuberculosis for several decades. It is now seen that extra-pulmonary presentations form a major proportion of new cases, especially since the advent of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome epidemic. Therefore, it is important that otolaryngologists are aware of tuberculosis in the head and neck region and its varied manifestations. We report the increased incidence of isolated head and neck tuberculosis, its various presentations and clinical manifestations over a 10-year period.Materials and methods: A 10-year (1995–2004), retrospective study was undertaken by the department of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, Kasturba Medical College, and its allied hospitals, Mangalore, South India, involving a group of 165 patients with head and neck tuberculosis. Each patient underwent a detailed clinical examination and a battery of investigations. Most patients were treated with anti-tubercular therapy alone; others required surgical intervention followed by Anti-tubercular therapy (ATT). In addition, those with human immunodeficiency virus infection or malignancy were treated with anti-retroviral therapy and radiotherapy, respectively.Results: Of the 165 cases, 121 (73.3 per cent) had isolated tubercular lymphadenitis, 24 (14.5 per cent) had laryngeal tuberculosis, four (2.4 per cent) had tubercular otitis media, three (1.8 per cent) had tuberculosis of the cervical spine, three (1.8 per cent) had tuberculosis of the parotid, eight (5 per cent) had tuberculosis of the oral cavity, one had tuberculosis of the temporo-mandibular joint and one had tuberculosis of the nose. Fine needle aspiration cytology was highly effective in the diagnosis of tubercular lymphadenitis (92 per cent) but not so for other sites. The purified protein derivative (PPD) test was positive in only 20 per cent of cases. Pus for culture and sensitivity was positive only in caries of the spine and mandibular tuberculosis. Excision biopsy and histopathological examination were required to make a diagnosis in tuberculosis of the oral and nasal cavities, salivary glands, ear, temporo-mandibular joint, and mandible. There were 40 cases (24.2 per cent) with coexisting pulmonary tuberculosis and five cases (3 per cent) with coexisting malignancy. Of the 65 patients who were tested, 30 per cent were found to have coexisting human immunodeficiency virus infection.Conclusion: In addition to cervical lymphadenitis, tuberculosis in the head and neck region can produce isolated disease in the oral cavity, ear, salivary glands, temporo-mandibular joint, nose and larynx. Seventy-five per cent of our head and neck tuberculosis patients did not have pulmonary involvement. Fine needle aspiration cytology was highly effective in the diagnosis of nodal tuberculosis, but histopathological examination was required to make the diagnosis in other head and neck sites. The PPD test was not effective as a diagnostic tool. If the otolaryngologist maintains a high index of suspicion, an early diagnosis can be made with the help of simple investigations. Successful outcome depends upon appropriate chemotherapy and timely surgical intervention when necessary.

scholarly journals Primary Tuberculous Mastitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Rupsha Nura Laila ◽  
Shahanaz Banu ◽  
Jamil Raihan
Keyword(s):  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Left Breast ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis ◽  
Breast Tuberculosis ◽  
Chest Disease ◽  
Disease Hospital ◽  
Anti Tubercular Therapy ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Background: Tuberculous mastitis is a rare entity in patients with mammary diseaseeven in countries where incidence of tuberculosis is high. In Bangladesh, TB is anendemic disease but breast tuberculosis is rarely reported. Its clinical patterns andtreatment strategies are changing day by day. Objective: To analyze the clinical presentations , diagnosis and treatment of tuberculousmastitis Methods: This is a prospective nonrandomized descriptive study to analyze clinicalpresentations, diagnosis and treatment of hundred (100) cases received care for tuberculousmastitis at the Chest Disease Hospital, Rajshahi, from July' 2012 to July' 2016.Diagnosis was made in all patients by cytological examination from suspected lesions,which revealed typical tuberculous lesions. Patient with some atypical presentationsand doubts in the diagnosis needed histopathological examination and Gene x-pert testto exclude idiopathic granulomatous mastitis and concomitant malignancy. Results: Most of the patients were within reproductive age. The disease affecting theright breast in fifty six patients (56%), left breast in forty three patients (43%) andbilateral in one patient (1%). Palpable lump were present in eighteen patients (18%),chronic discharging sinus with or without lump in thirty four (34%) and breast abscesswith or without discharging sinus in eighteen patients (18%),recent abscess drainagescar with lump in thirty patients(30).Medical therapy with anti-tubercular drugs ranging from 9 to 12 months with follow upmonthly was the mainstay of treatment. Surgical intervention reserved for selectedrefractory cases. Extension of anti-tubercular therapy from 9 to 12 or 18 monthsrequired in fifty-eight(58) patients on the basis of slow clinical response. Completeresolution obtained in 92 patients but residual tiny mass in eight patients confirmed byrepeated FNAC to be fibrotic. Conclusion: Treatment is simple but high index of suspicion is the cornerstone fordiagnosis. Journal of Surgical Sciences (2017) Vol. 21 (1) :19-23

scholarly journals Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord: A Rare Entity

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazl Qadir Parray ◽  
Rayees Ahmad Dar ◽  
Nisar Ahmad Chowdri ◽  
Arif Hamid ◽  
Rayees Ahmed Malik
Keyword(s):  
Spermatic Cord ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Resected Specimen ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Malignant Tumours ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Well Differentiated

Primary malignant tumours of spermatic cord are rare. The liposarcoma of spermatic cord is a rare entity and only a few cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of forty five-year-old male with huge left inguinoscrotal swelling. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of swelling revealed the diagnosis of a liposarcoma. The patient was subjected to radical orchidectomy and wide excision. Histopathological examination (HPE) of the resected specimen reported a well-differentiated liposarcoma of the spermatic cord and confirmed the diagnosis.

scholarly journals Tubercular Mastitis Mimicking as Malignancy: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 121 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-276
Author(s):  
Wasim Feroz ◽  
Arwah Mohammad Ali Sheikh ◽  
Vinodkumar Mugada
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Giant Cells ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Left Breast ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Tubercular mastitis is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis commonly seen in multiparous and lactating women in developing countries. It is a diagnostic challenge and commonly misdiagnosed as breast carcinoma. Tubercular mastitis is paucibacillary, and fine-needle aspiration cytology provides an accurate diagnosis – the presence of granulomas with Langerhans giant cells on histopathological examination warrants empirical treatment with anti-tubercular drugs. We report a case of a 31-year-old Indian female who consulted a local physician with chief complaints of a palpable, tender mass in her left breast, with pain, swelling, and purulent discharge past 15 days. The patient’s past medical, surgical, medication history, and family history (concerning tuberculosis) were not significant. Initially, the patient suspected of breast malignancy based upon physical examination, mammography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology but an accurate diagnosis of tubercular mastitis made with repeated histopathological examination. Histopathologic examination of excised material showed granulomas composed of histocytes, Langerhans giant cells, and inflammatory cells. The patient underwent surgical drainage on the left breast and put on the anti-tubercular regimen for 6 months with her child also prescribed isoniazid for 6 months. The patient advised for regular follow-ups.

scholarly journals Cysticercosis: Hooked by a Hooklet on Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology—A Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manav Sawhney ◽  
Shubhra Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Bladder Wall ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Muscle Involvement ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Cysticercosis is a systemic parasitic disease caused by the larval form of cestodeT. solium. It has a worldwide distribution and is potentially harmful with variable clinical manifestations. The patient most commonly presents with subcutaneous and muscle involvement in the form of nodular lesions. The other most commonly involved sites include eye, brain, bladder wall, and heart. Cysticercosis can be diagnosed on serology, and radiologically but confirmatory diagnosis is based on histopathological examination of the involved tissue biopsy specimen. Fine needle aspiration cytology is a useful low-cost outpatient procedure tool for preoperative diagnosis of cysticercosis and is absolutely essential for diagnosis of the parasitic lesions in a peripheral hospital, one like ours.

scholarly journals Clinicopathological study of thyroid swellings

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 974
Author(s):  
Anchal Gupta ◽  
Padam Singh Jamwal
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Functional Abnormality ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
Thyroid Swelling ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Diseases of the thyroid continue to be a common clinical problem having a prevalence rate of 4 to 7% in the general population.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This retrospective study was conducted in the Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, SMGS Hospital, Jammu from January 2018 to January 2020. A thorough history taking, meticulous clinical examination, routine hematological and biochemical investigations were done in all the patients. General examination of the patient was done and looked for thyroid functional abnormality followed by local examination was carried out to locate and identify the site of the swelling, shape, size and consistency of the thyroid swelling and clinical diagnosis was made. All thyroid swelling cases were subjected to fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). The type of thyroidectomy is based on the size and type of thyroid whether neoplastic or non-neoplastic. All the specimens were sent for histopathological examination.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 60 patients in the study, 56 were females and only 4 were males. The most common age group was 31 to 40 years seen in 24 (40%) patients. The most common presenting symptom was swelling in the neck seen in 58 (96.67%) patients. The most common diagnosis on FNAC was colloid goiter seen in 40 (66.67%) patients. The most common was benign nodular colloid goiter seen in 35 (58.33%) patients.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Fine needle aspiration is a very useful and indispensible test in the diagnosis of thyroid lesions.</p>

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

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.

scholarly journals A case report of 29 year old male patient with breast carcinoma: diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Komal Patel ◽  
Pallavi Chaudhri ◽  
Siddhi M. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Male Breast ◽  
Breast Cancers ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Breast cancer has been considered a female dominated disease. Carcinoma of male breast is a rare disease representing 1% of all breast cancers and less than 1 % of all cancers in men. The mean age at presentation is mainly in sixties. We here present a case of male breast cancer presented at very young age of 29 years, diagnosed on fine needle aspiration which was confirmed later on histopathological examination.

scholarly journals Fine needle aspiration cytology in feline skeletal muscle as a diagnostic tool for extramedullary plasmacytoma

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 587-592
Author(s):  
D.B. Martins ◽  
C.K. Rossato ◽  
S.L. Silva ◽  
S.S.N. Almeida ◽  
L.S. Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma ◽  
Feline Leukemia Virus ◽  
Aspiration Cytology ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

ABSTRACT Extramedullary noncutaneous plasmacytoma (ENP) is a myeloproliferative disorder of plasma cells that rarely affects cats. This paper describes an ENP case revealed by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the mass in the skeletal muscle of an 8-month-old, male, mixed breed cat, which had a nodule in the left hind limb. The rapid immunoassay test confirmed the presence of feline leukemia virus (FeLV). The animal necropsy macroscopically showed the nodule came from the semimembranosus muscle. Histopathological examination ratified the cytological findings. Thus, this paper alerts to the existence of plasmacytoma located in the skeletal muscle of feline species. FNAC is a quick and efficient method for diagnosis of ENP.

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