ABSTRACT
Breast tuberculosis is a rare disease. It may mimic breast cancer or other abscess-forming pathologies both clinically and radiologically. The findings are nonspecific, which may lead to delayed diagnosis. Histopathology is the definitive diagnostic method. Patients should be evaluated for a primary tuberculosis focus, and the disease should be considered in endemic regions.
Keywords:
Breast, tuberculosis, radiology, ultrasonography, mammography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging
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