Breast tuberculosis: A case report of primary type mammary tuberculosis

Breast tuberculosis: A case report of primary type mammary tuberculosis

Abstract Mammary tuberculosis is exceptional in developed countries. It can mimic an abscess or a granulomatous mastitis. In subjects coming from endemic areas, it is necessary to suspect a tuberculosis infection in case of recurrent mastitis refractory to antibiotics. Positivity of Quantiferon‐TB G...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Tazzioli, Antonella Macolino, Francesca Combi, Enza Palma, Simona Papi, Mauro Codeluppi, Cristina Mussini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-12-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
breast abscesses
breast tuberculosis
granulomatous mastitis
QuantiFERON‐TB
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2486
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Summary:Abstract Mammary tuberculosis is exceptional in developed countries. It can mimic an abscess or a granulomatous mastitis. In subjects coming from endemic areas, it is necessary to suspect a tuberculosis infection in case of recurrent mastitis refractory to antibiotics. Positivity of Quantiferon‐TB Gold assay can help to confirm the clinical suspicion.
ISSN:2050-0904

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