Primary breast tuberculosis (TB) in a patient with known invasive breast carcinoma: A case report
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
;
: 149-151, 2016.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-630757
ABSTRACT
Breast tuberculosis (TB) is rare even in endemic countries. Most of these cases occur as secondary TB due to a concurrent infection. Primary breast TB is diagnosed when it is the only site of disease without other foci of infection. The presentation of primary breast TB may often mimic carcinoma of the breast. While imaging is not specific, histopathology provides a definitive diagnosis. Here, we present a case of primary breast TB in a breast cancer patient and review the literature.
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Breast Neoplasms
Language:
English
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The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Year:
2016
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Article
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