Tuberculosis of breast (study of 7 cases)
Sharma, P.K.; Babel, A.L.; Yadav, S.S.
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine 37(1): 24-26; 26a
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-3859 PMID: 1941687 Document Number: 343206
Seven cases of tuberculosis of breast are presented. The clinical features were multiple discharging sinuses, lump, ulcer and recurring abscess of breast. Diagnosis relied on histological appearance. Acid fast bacilli being present in only one specimen and positive culture obtained in one patient. Successful treatment combines antituberculous drug therapy with removal of infected breast tissue.