Surgical management of breast tuberculosis: Diagnostic and therapeutic approach

Marinopoulos S1, Gatzionis T1, Papaspyrou I2, Dimitrakakis C1, Antsaklis A1

Mammary (breast) tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of extra-pulmonary disease, which accounts for less than 0.1% of breast diseases in developed countries, but reaches 3-4% in endemic areas (India, Africa). It mostly appears in women of reproductive age, multiparous or lactating. It has been scarcely reported to infect male patients, mainly before puberty, as well as women …

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