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01-02-2013 | Case Report

Primary Tuberculosis of the Breast Presented as Multiple Discharge Sinuses

Authors: Rikki Singal, A. K. Dalal, Usha Dalal, Ashok K. Attri

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Abstract

Breast tuberculosis is a rare form of tuberculosis (TB). It is mainly classified as primary and secondary forms. Primary form is rare. We are reporting a case of primary TB breast with history of breast lump and multiple sinuses. TB was diagnosed on FNAC. Patient was put on anti-tubercular drugs.
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Metadata
Title
Primary Tuberculosis of the Breast Presented as Multiple Discharge Sinuses
Authors
Rikki Singal
A. K. Dalal
Usha Dalal
Ashok K. Attri
Publication date
01-02-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-012-0767-2