Primary tubercular abscess of the breast – an unusual entity • JML Journal of Medicine and Life

2012, Volume 5, Issue 1, pp 98 – 100

Primary tubercular abscess of the breast – an unusual entity

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Gupta R ^*

Singal RP ^**

Gupta A ^***

Singal S ^****

Shahi SR ^*****

Singal R ^******

Department of Surgery, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, Punjab, India

Department of Orthopedics, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, Punjab, India

Department of Anatomy, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, Punjab, India

Dept of Gynecology, Multispecialty Hospital, C/o Dr Kundan Lal Hospital, Ahmedgarh, Punjab, India

Dept of Medicine and Ayurvedic, C/o Dr Kundan Lal Hospital, Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedgarh, Punjab, India.

Dept of Surgery, Multispecialty Hospital, C/o Dr Kundan Lal Hospital, Ahmedgarh, Punjab, India

Correspondence to:Rajinder Pal Singal - MS (Ortho), D. Ortho, F.C.G.P, M.R.S.H. (London) C/o Dr Kundan Lal Hospital, Ahmedgarh, Punjab, India. Fax: 01731304550; Mobile: 09814331686; E-mail: singalromy@yahoo.com

Abstract

Primary breast tuberculosis manifested as abscess is a rare entity. We are reporting a case of primary breast tuberculosis, which presented as breast abscess. Abscess was drained and tissue sent for histopathology. To our surprise, diagnosis came as breast tuberculosis. Aspiration cytology was not done, as it is not a routine test for abscess cases. Patient was put on anti- tubercular drugs. In the follow-up of 6 months, she was asymptomatic and advised to continue medicine.

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Extra – pulmonarylumptuberculosismanagement

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Article Publishing Date (print): 22-02-2012
Available Online: 05-03-2012

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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

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