title: Tuberculosis of the breast.
abstract: Sixteen cases of tuberculosis of the breast are presented. The clinical features were a firm mass or a recurring abscess of the breast, sometimes associated with discharging sinuses. Diagnosis relied on histological appearance, acid-fast bacilli being present in only 3 specimens and positive cultures obtained in 4 patients. Local excision of the mass and chemotherapy proved effective treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000628:therapy; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy