title: Breast tuberculosis--a case report.
abstract: Breast tuberculosis is a rare disease. It usually mimics carcinoma breast in its presentation both clinically as well as radiologically. Since breast conservation is possible in tuberculous mastitis and it may be a presenting feature of HIV, it is important to recognise this condition. One case of a 50-year female despite strong clinical suspicion of malignancy though could not be histologically proven is reported here. Following a breast conserving surgery, Langhans' giant cells were seen on histopathology. Patient was started on antituberculous therapy and responded well.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi.
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Aggarwal
authors.forename: Pranshu
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bhargava
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D001940:Breast / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008413:Mastitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology