Breast tuberculosis: A case report of primary type mammary tuberculosis

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. AbstractMammary 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.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - October 22, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Giovanni Tazzioli, Antonella Macolino, Francesca Combi, Enza Palma, Simona Papi, Mauro Codeluppi, Cristina Mussini Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research