Tuberculosis of the Breast: A Review of the Literature
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science and Technology - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Tuberculosis of the breast is uncommon globally and its diagnosis may not be straightforward. The disease may present as breast lump, abscess or sinus and it may sometimes mimic breast cancer. A history of previous or recent tuberculosis is helpful with regard to suspicion of the diagnosis. Radiological investigations including chest X-ray, mammography, ultrasound scan of the breast, computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging scan are useful tools in the investigation of the disease. The diagnosis can be achieved by demonstration of AFB in the breast tissue by Ziehl-Neilson stain or culture but not in all cases. Incorporation of PCR can aid in the confirmation of the diagnosis early. The disease is curable with anti-tubercular drugs, and surgery may rarely be required. The disease can be encountered in all countries globally. Confirmation of the diagnosis may be obtained by the use of Ziehl Neilson stain demonstration of Acid fast bacillus or culture of biopsy or aspirate specimen from the breast lesion or by means of PCR technique. It is curable with anti-tubercular therapy.
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Anthony Kodzo Venyo, Lucy Kodzo Venyo, Ali Khan
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