التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Tuberculosis of the Breast: A Challenging Component of Benign Breast Diseases. |
| المؤلفون: |
Rajbangshi M. C., Sumi, Deka, Bandana, Mahanta, Putul, Mahanta |
| المصدر: |
Medico-Legal Update; Jan-Mar2021, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p798-802, 5p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
BREAST disease diagnosis, TUBERCULOSIS diagnosis, SCIENTIFIC observation, STAINS & staining (Microscopy), DESCRIPTIVE statistics, NEEDLE biopsy, EARLY medical intervention |
| مستخلص: |
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) of the breast is a rare manifestation of extra-pulmonary localization of the disease. The incidences vary from a minimum in developed countries to a high in developing countries like India and Africa. Materials and Method: This study was a hospital-based observational study carried out in 75 cases of benign breast disease which were studied with special reference to Tuberculosis of the breast. All patients who were clinically diagnosed as a benign breast lump, above the age of 14-years and among them who were willing to undergo investigations and treatment were included. Ziehl-Neelsen staining was performed in all fine needle aspirates and finally, treatment modality used. Results: The present study involved 67 cases of benign breast lumps and 8 cases of recurrent breast abscesses. Further, it depicts predominant benign breast lumps which were fibroadenoma in 65.7% fibroadenosis in 23.80%, TB breast in 4.50%, ductal papilloma in 2.90% and phyllodes tumour of the breast in 1.5% of cases. Conclusion: For the TB of the breast in India, various treatment modalities are available. With timely diagnosis, the morbidity can be minimised with less amount of suffering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
