Tuberculous cold abscess of breast: an unusual presentation in a male patient

Gland Surg. 2016 Jun;5(3):361-5. doi: 10.21037/gs.2016.01.02.

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) of breast is a rare condition especially presentation as a cold abscess. We present a case of male patient with TB of lung and meninges with a cold abscess in the breast. The abscess was incidental finding on the computed tomography (CT) scan. This was further managed by a combination of anti-tuberculous chemotherapy treatment and surgical drainage. We reviewed the current literature related to mammary TB, its presentations and treatment.

Keywords: Mammary tuberculosis (mammary TB); breast abscess; cold abscess; tuberculosis (TB).

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  • Case Reports