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Tuberculous mastitis

J Estrin1, M Bernstein

  • 1Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.

Southern Medical Journal
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
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This case report details tuberculous mastitis, a rare breast infection. The patient had a lung infection, and no other similar cases were found in 27 years.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Tuberculous mastitis is an uncommon presentation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to its rarity and varied clinical presentation.
  • It is often mistaken for breast cancer or other benign breast conditions.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a clinical infection of the right breast.
  • The only other identified focus of tuberculosis was a calcified primary complex in the right lung.
  • A review of 27 years of hospital records revealed no other cases of proven tuberculous mastitis.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a rare instance of tuberculous mastitis.
  • The co-occurrence of breast infection and a calcified primary lung complex is noted.

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  • The extreme rarity is underscored by the absence of similar cases in a high-volume breast disease center.

    • Implications:

    • This case emphasizes the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of breast lesions, especially in endemic areas.
    • It highlights the diagnostic challenges and the need for increased awareness among clinicians.
    • Further research into the epidemiology and diagnostic modalities for tuberculous mastitis may be warranted.