Coexistence of carcinoma and tuberculosis in one breast

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Abstract

Abstract

Background

The coexistence of breast cancer and tuberculosis is very rare. This can create a dilemma in the diagnosis and treatment as there are no pathognomonic symptoms or signs to distinguish both diseases.

Case presentation

A female patient was seen in the breast clinic for a right breast lump. Clinical examination and investigation confirmed cancer and tuberculosis of the right breast. She underwent right mastectomy and axillary clearance and received chemo and radiotherapy. Unfortunately, she died of wide spread metastases.

Conclusion

The simultaneous occurrence of these two major illnesses in the breast can lead to many problems regarding diagnosis and treatment. Though rare, surgeons, pathologists and radiologists should be aware of such condition.

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Authors Neha, Dalal;Ahmed, Alzaraa;
Journal world journal of surgical oncology
Year 2008
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http://www.wjso.com/content/6/1/29
Keywords
Microbiology Infectious and parasitic diseases Medicine (General) Medicine Pediatrics Science surgery dermatology Immunologic diseases. Allergy neoplasms. tumors. oncology. including cancer and carcinogens

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