TITLE:
Abscess in Primary Tuberculosis of Breast: Case Report
AUTHORS:
M. B. Quilles, P. A. M. Balbo, M. F. Benez, L. P. Nicolellis, R. N. W. Barbosa, F. P. C. Siqueira, l. T. M. Zutin
KEYWORDS:
Breast, Infections, Tuberculosis
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Tuberculosis Research,
Vol.5 No.3,
August
11,
2017
ABSTRACT: Purpose: To highlight the diagnostic challenges of breast tuberculosis. Mammary tuberculosis is a rare disease. Its clinical and radiological characteristics are similar to other breast diseases in young women, such as granulomatous mastitis and breast carcinoma. Materials and Methods: We report a case of primary tuberculosis of a 34 years old woman who presented bilateral abscess with refractory secretion of blood and pus drainage to previous treatment with conventional antibiotic therapy of granulomatous mastitis. Results: A tuberculous mammary was observed and confirmed in the case. The diagnosis was based on imaging tests and complementary tests. Anti-tuberculosis treatment was prescribed during 6 months, and the evolution was favorable for one patient. Conclusion: Tuberculosis continued to present diagnostic difficulties, particularly in its breast tuberculosis form.