TB Research

An unusual presentation of breast tuberculosis: A case report

Giovanna Rizzo, Francesco Colli, Paolino De Marco, Antonella La Brocca, Gabriella Militello, Gaspare Gulotta

Clinical Case Reports · 2020-11

Abstract

Primary breast tuberculosis is an uncommon disease, especially in nonendemic areas. Its presentation could mimic a cancer or an abscess, but this entity must be considered for differential diagnosis in women coming from endemic countries.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Presentation (obstetrics)
  • Tuberculosis
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Abscess
  • Breast cancer
  • Disease
  • General surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Surgery