Tuberculosis of the breast. Report of a clinical case and review of the literature
Blasi, A.; Di Cesare, F.; Tufodandria, G.; Cannistrà, F.M.; Fiori, P.; Carboni, R.
Recenti Progressi in Medicina 80(5): 249-251
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0034-1193 PMID: 2669060 Document Number: 327038
Tuberculosis of the breast is an uncommon disease and the correct diagnosis may be established only by histologic demonstration of granulomatous inflammatory infiltrates with central caseation. In fact, preoperative examination and mammography suggest carcinoma or sometimes bacterial abscess in most instances. Tuberculous mastitis was diagnosed in a 74-year-old woman. The case history and a review of the literature are presented. The Authors emphasize the role of excision of necrotic tissue and drainage, in combination with antimicrobial therapy, in the treatment of this pathology.