TB Research

Primary Tubercular Breast Abscess in an Indian Female: A Rare Case

Sankalp Yadav

Cureus · 2023-07

Abstract

Tuberculosis is widespread in developing countries, which usually presents as pulmonary tuberculosis. However, cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis at sites other than the lungs are also reported. The present case is a rare variety of extrapulmonary tuberculosis presenting as a primary tubercular breast abscess in an Indian female with no pulmonary involvement and no history of tuberculosis. A detailed clinical workup led to the final diagnosis, and she was put on anti-tuberculous treatment per the national guidelines.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Tuberculosis
  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
  • Abscess
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Primary tuberculosis
  • Surgery
  • General surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Radiology
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis