Primary Tuberculosis of the Breast Presented as Multiple Discharge Sinuses

Journal Title: The Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2013, Vol 75, Issue 1

Abstract

Breast tuberculosis is a rare form of tuberculosis (TB). It is mainly classified as primary and secondary forms. Primary form is rare. We are reporting a case of primary TB breast with history of breast lump and multiple sinuses. TB was diagnosed on FNAC. Patient was put on anti-tubercular drugs.

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Rikki Singal, A. K. Dalal, Usha Dalal, Ashok K. Attri

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Primary Tuberculosis of the Breast Presented as Multiple Discharge Sinuses

Breast tuberculosis is a rare form of tuberculosis (TB). It is mainly classified as primary and secondary forms. Primary form is rare. We are reporting a case of primary TB breast with history of breast lump and multiple...

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  • EP ID EP679882
  • DOI  10.1007/s12262-012-0767-2
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Rikki Singal, A. K. Dalal, Usha Dalal, Ashok K. Attri (2013). Primary Tuberculosis of the Breast Presented as Multiple Discharge Sinuses. The Indian Journal of Surgery, 75(1), -. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-679882