Introduction

Breast tuberculosis (BTb) -an uncommon entity.

In developed world - 0.1 %

In the developing nations - 4.5%

Coexistence with malignancy, bilateral involvement and female predilection are noted.

Commonly affected age group is 20-50 years.

Radiologically, Breast tuberculosis findings vary- hence; battery of clinico-pathological & microbiological studies are warranted for conformation

Methodology

Radiological imaging, clinical work up, microbiological and FNAC/CNB  data of all cases  treated as BTb during the past  3 years were reviewed.

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Dr Nipa Patidar

Assistant Professor, SMIMER Hospital, Surat