PARIPEX - Indian Journal of Research

Dr. Harish; Dr. Nemichandra Tejaswi S; Prof.Dr. Kannan R

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

CO-EXISTING TUBERCULAR AXILLARY LYMPHADENITIS WITH CARCINOMA BREAST CAN OVERSTAGE THE DISEASE -CASE REPORT

Dr. Harish, Dr. Nemichandra Tejaswi S, Prof. Dr. Kannan R

Abstract :

Summary: The synchronous occurrence of tuberculosis and carcinoma in east is unusual. The simultaneous occurrence of both the diseases can complicate the neoplastic disease. The diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in a patient with cancer assumes importance as it can prevent high mortality in patients with co–existent disease and thereby create problems in treatment decision. Axillary lymph node enlargement in east cancer patient is not always caused by metastatic tumour of the east even in the ipsilateral axillary nodes. We present here one case report as an example of tuberculous axillary lymphadenitis co–existing with invasive ductal carcinoma of the east. Accurate diagnosis has helped in down–staging carcinoma of the east and also in identifying curable disease.