Tuberculous Mastitis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A New Case Report
Author Details
Fatma Daoud, Imene Rachdi, Hana Zoubeidi, et al.
Journal Details
Open Access Journal of Internal Medicine - ISSN - 2638-5279, Volume 2, Issue 2
Published
Published: 20 November 2019 | Article Type :Abstract
We report a 45-year-old woman with a systemic lupus erythematosus complicated with a tuberculous mastitis. The patient developed bilateral breast swelling. Neoplasia was ruled out by radiological investigations. Biopsy and histological examination were consistent with the diagnosis of breast tuberculosis. It’s a rare infectious complication in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. A breast neoplasia or a lupus mastitis should be ruled out by appropriate investigations and deep biopsies. The first line treatment is based on anti tubercular drugs.
Keywords: Systemic lupus erythematosus, mastitis, tuberculosis.