Unusual presentation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis: A case report on mammary tuberculosis

This case study highlights an unusual manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in a person living with HIV, namely mammary TB. Clinicians practising in settings where HIV and TB are endemic need to be aware of the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of mammary TB.

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Main Authors: Munira Khan (Author), Kogieleum Naidoo (Author)
Format: Book
Published: AOSIS, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:This case study highlights an unusual manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in a person living with HIV, namely mammary TB. Clinicians practising in settings where HIV and TB are endemic need to be aware of the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of mammary TB.
Item Description:1608-9693
2078-6751
10.4102/sajhivmed.v12i2.197