Breast tuberculosis--a case report.

Breast tuberculosis is a rare disease. It usually mimics carcinoma breast in its presentation both clinically as well as radiologically. Since breast conservation is possible in tuberculous mastitis and it may be a presenting feature of HIV, it is important to recognise this condition. One case of a 50-year female despite strong clinical suspicion of malignancy though could not be histologically proven is reported here. Following a breast conserving surgery, Langhans' giant cells were seen on histopathology. Patient was started on antituberculous therapy and responded well.

Benign Hyperplasia of Prostate:A Correlation Between.

We evaluated 50 conscutive patients of benign hyperplasia of prostate admitted for surgery according to a standard protocol noting down specific details of history, physical examination and sonographic findings in each patient. All patients were operated upon via the transvesical route. Ultrasonography proved to be the be the best predictor of actual prostatic weight. Digital rectal examination seems to be a reasonably accurate method of assessment of prostatic size. Clinically the age of the patient, the severity of obstructive or irritative symptoms and the presence or absence of urinary retention do not correlate well with the size of the prostate. The severity of the symptoms of their duration proved to be poor predictors of eventual development of urinary retention. Due the presence of associated medical problems in these patients and with the advent of trans urethral resection of prostate ( TURP) and nonsurgical means of therapy, a proper preoperative assessment of size of prostate clinically and by sonography is recommended so as to assess the need and the type of surgery.