Primary tuberculous lymph cyst of the axilla – a rare case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Isolated axillary tuberculosis lymph cyst is rare and described in patients without evidence of previous or ongoing tuberculosis anywhere in the body. Presented is a 32-year-old female with tuberculosis lymphatic cyst, clinical examination and investigations revealed no evidence of tuberculosis elsewhere. Diagnosis was confirmed by microscopy and histology. Tuberculosis should be considered in patients residing in endemic areas with axillary swelling. Keywords: axillary cyst, tuberculosis
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Dr. R. Bharatidasan, Dr. Reny Jayaprakas
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