Primary breast tuberculosis (TB) in a patient with known invasive breast carcinoma: A case report
- Author:
Chang Haur Lee
;
Siti Zubaidah Sharif
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Tuberculosis;
breast tuberculosis;
breast cancer Case Report
- MeSH:
Breast Neoplasms
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(3):149-151
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Breast tuberculosis (TB) is rare even in endemic countries.
Most of these cases occur as secondary TB due to a
concurrent infection. Primary breast TB is diagnosed when
it is the only site of disease without other foci of infection.
The presentation of primary breast TB may often mimic
carcinoma of the breast. While imaging is not specific,
histopathology provides a definitive diagnosis. Here, we
present a case of primary breast TB in a breast cancer
patient and review the literature.
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