Abstract
Breast tuberculosis can confuse the clinician by its close resemblance to carcinoma or non-specific abscess, with obvious negative therapeutical implications. We present two cases, one mimicking a breast malignancy and the other being confused with non-specific abscess, to illustrate the misdiagnosis risks and diagnostic challenges.
MeSH terms
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Abscess / microbiology
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Adult
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Breast / microbiology
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Breast / pathology
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Breast Diseases / diagnosis*
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Breast Diseases / microbiology
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Breast Diseases / pathology
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Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Diagnosis, Differential*
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Female
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Humans
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Mastitis / diagnosis*
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Mastitis / microbiology
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Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
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Tuberculosis / microbiology
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Tuberculosis / pathology