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Beyond Mastitis: Unveiling A Case of Breast Tuberculosis

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Breast tuberculosis was diagnosed after initial treatment for mastitis failed, leading to the formation of an abscess.
A 35-year-old woman showed a lack of improvement after antibiotics for mastitis, with imaging and biopsy indicating chronic granulomatous mastitis.
Further evaluation using Ziehl-Neelsen staining confirmed Mycobacterium tuberculosis, validating the diagnosis of breast tuberculosis.
This case emphasizes the need for considering breast tuberculosis in differential diagnoses for persistent lesions, even in otherwise healthy individuals.

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Case details revealed breast tuberculosis in a woman after mastitis treatment failed, suggesting the need for improved diagnostic awareness.

Velez et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Case details revealed breast tuberculosis in a woman after mastitis treatment failed, suggesting the need for improved diagnostic awareness.