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Breast tuberculosis at a tertiary care centre: a retrospective analysis of 22 cases
Megha Tandon1, Chintamani1, Pankaj Panwar1
1Department of Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, India.
Background:
Breast tuberculosis is an uncommon condition with varied presentations. The incidence is low even in the endemic zone. The disease is common in young female and lactating females.
Aim And Objectives:
To study the clinical spectrum of breast tuberculosis patients, their diagnosis and management at a tertiary care centre.
Material And Methods:
22 diagnosed cases of breast tuberculosis presented over last seven years were studied retrospectively at a tertiary care centre.
Observations And Results:
Majority of patients in our study belongs to 20-40 yrs. Disease is common with lactation. Most common presentation is in form of breast lump, commonly in UOQ. Once diagnosed is confirmed through different investigations, patients were put on ATT. Surgery is limited for resistant or residual mass in breast or axilla.
Conclusion:
Awareness about this disease entity is of prime importance especially in endemic areas for the prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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