Tuberculosis of the breast: a rare extra-pulmonary presentation of tuberculosis.
J Infect Dev Ctries
; 18(7): 1141-1144, 2024 Jul 29.
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| ID: mdl-39078781
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Breast tuberculosis (TB) is a rare extra-pulmonary presentation of tuberculosis. In the western world, this accounts for less than 0.1% of breast conditions (all breast conditions, not limited to TB or extra-pulmonary TB), but can be up to 3-4% in regions endemic for TB such as in Africa and Asia. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of a 54-year- old human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive lady who presented with six months history of multiple masses on the left breast which were initially suspected to be cancer of the breast. However, histology report of the mass confirmed TB of the breast.CONCLUSIONS:
Presentation of TB can be non-specific and atypical in patients with HIV infection, especially when it presents in extra-pulmonary forms.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tuberculosis
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HIV Infections
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Infect Dev Ctries
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2024
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Article
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