Bello Usman
Nigeria
Research Article
Tuberculosis of the Female Breast and Reproductive Organs: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Author(s): Modupeola O Samaila, Adebiyi G adesiyun, Turaki T Mohammed, Sunday A Adewuyi and Bello Usman1 Modupeola O Samaila, Adebiyi G adesiyun, Turaki T Mohammed, Sunday A Adewuyi and Bello Usman1
Background: Tuberculosis is prevalent in developing countries and extra-pulmonary involvement is now a frequent manifestation. However, involvement of the breast and reproductive organs in females is a cause of diagnostic confusion due to the non- specific nature of presenting symptoms which may simulate malignant disease processes.
Materials and methods: All females with histological confirmation of tuberculosis involving the breast and reproductive organs were analyzed over a 16 year period. Tissue biopsies were fixed in formalin, processed in paraffin and stained with haematoxylin & eosin and Ziehl Neelsen stain to identify the acid fast bacilli of mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Results: 28 females are presented and their ages ranged from 14 to 52 years with a mean age of 29.3. Presenting symptoms were varied and i.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-891X.1000116