title: A spectrum of coexistent tuberculosis and carcinoma in the breast and axillary lymph nodes: report of five cases.
abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) and breast cancer are common diseases in developing countries. Their coexistence in the breast and axillary lymph nodes is, however, rare. It can lead to overstaging of the breast cancer. Treatment compliance may also be difficult when two major illnesses exist. Five cases of coexistent breast cancer and TB are presented with regard to presentation and outcome, with a review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: V.N. Cancer Centre, G.K.N.M. Hospital, P.N. Palayam, Coimbatore 641037, India. nrtulasi@gmail.com
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Tulasi
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Raju
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Damodaran
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Radhika
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014388:Tuberculosis, Lymph Node / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology