Pitsiou G, Kioumis I
Respiratory infections during pregnancy, although not uncommon, do not represent a significant burden, however, their management requires special attention. Mostly important entities are pneumonia, influenza and tuberculosis. Diagnosis must be prompt and radiologic investigation can be safe, under the proper security measures. Therapeutic management needs to take in account not only …
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 …