Case report: breast cancer associated with contralateral tuberculosis of axillary lymph nodes

Baslaim, Muna M.; Al-Amoudi, Shefaa A; Al-Ghamdi, Masoud Ahmad; Ashour, Abdullah S; Alnumani, T

doi:10.1186/1477-7819-11-43

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“…Few examples of case reports are by Elyamany et al (2013), Baslaim et al (2013) and AlMaghrabi et al (2006). Experiences of BCG lymphadenitis (Bukhari et al, 2012), Castleman's disease (Al-Amri et al, 2010) and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (Al-Maghrabi and Kanaan, 2005) have been shared by researchers of KSA.…”

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Pattern of Lymph Node Pathology in Western Saudi Arabia

Albasri

El-Siddig²,

Hussainy³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: This study aimed to characterize the histopathological pattern of lymph node pathology among Saudi patients and to highlight the age and gender variations of these lesions as base line data. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data from lymph node biopsy specimens received at the Department of Pathology, King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia from January 2006 to December 2013. Results: Of the 289 lymph node biopsy specimens received, 154 (53.3%) were from males and 135 (46.7%) from females giving a male: female ratio of 1.14:1. Age of the patients ranged from 2.5 to 96 years with a mean age 33.9 years. The commonest lymph node group affected was the cervical (30.4%) followed by axillary (9.7%) and inguinal (8.7%). Malignant lymphoma [71 Hodgkin's disease (HD), 57 non Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)] 128 (44.3%), reactive hyperplasia 68 (23.5%), and tuberculosis 41 (14.2%) were the common causes of lymph node enlargement. While HD, reactive hyperplasia and tuberculosis were commonest in young adult patients (10-29 years old) and rare above the age of 50 years; NHL was the predominant cause of lymph node enlargement above 50 years. Conclusions: Lymph node biopsy plays an important role in establishing the cause of lymphadenopathy. Among the biopsied nodes, lymphomas were the most common (44.3%) followed by non-specific reactive hyperplasia (23.5%) and tuberculous lymphadenitis (14.2%).

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Pattern of Lymph Node Pathology in Western Saudi Arabia

Albasri

El-Siddig²,

Hussainy³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…[5] The right and left breasts are equally affected by BTB, which may be bilateral in ~3% of cases. [6] Up to 70% of patients may have associated axillary lymphadenopathy, often with visible axillary swelling. [7] Constitutional symptoms are unusual in the absence of systemic and particularly pulmonary TB.…”

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Prevalence of breast tuberculosis: Retrospective analysis of 65 patients attending a tertiary hospital in Durban, South Africa

2015

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“…Amongst these 14 patients, 6 had both cancer metastasis and tuberculosis detected in same lymphnodes. X-ray of the local parts especially the axilla has been described as a diagnostic tool in suspected lesions [8]. Calcification of the lymphnodes is highly suggestive of tuberculosis.…”

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Coexistence of Carcinoma and Tuberculosis in the Breast: A Rarity

Vagholkar¹,

Budhkar²,

Gopinathan³

2015

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Background: Malignancy of the breast is one of the commonest lesions of the breast. Amongst the infective lesions tuberculosis has now become a common occurrence especially in the developing world. However, co-existence of the two in the same breast is extremely rare. Introduction: Since both of these lesions have a different natural history, co-existence of tuberculosis and malignancy poses a diagnostic dilemma to both the surgeon and the pathologist. Awareness of the co-existence of the two lesions in the same patient is pivotal for early diagnosis and planning the management. Case Report: In view of its rarity, a case of coexistence of the two diseases in the same beast is reported in order to create an awareness of their co-existence. Discussion: The diagnostic implications and management are discussed. Conclusion: Awareness of the co-existence of these divergent pathological conditions is essential for early diagnosis and planning of an accurate treatment protocol.

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Case report: breast cancer associated with contralateral tuberculosis of axillary lymph nodes

Cited by 10 publications

References 7 publications

Pattern of Lymph Node Pathology in Western Saudi Arabia

Pattern of Lymph Node Pathology in Western Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of breast tuberculosis: Retrospective analysis of 65 patients attending a tertiary hospital in Durban, South Africa

Coexistence of Carcinoma and Tuberculosis in the Breast: A Rarity

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