Aggarwal Vivek, Bhargava Pranshu
Department of General Surgery, Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi.
J Indian Med Assoc. 2008 Jan;106(1):38, 40.
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.
乳腺结核是一种罕见疾病。其临床表现和影像学表现通常都类似乳腺癌。由于结核性乳腺炎可行保乳手术，且它可能是人类免疫缺陷病毒（HIV）的一种表现特征，因此识别这种情况很重要。本文报告了一例50岁女性病例，尽管临床高度怀疑为恶性肿瘤，但组织学检查未得到证实。保乳手术后，病理组织学检查发现了朗汉斯巨细胞。患者开始接受抗结核治疗，反应良好。
