clove and Breast-Diseases

The purpose of this report is to describe a case of solitary breast cysticercosis presenting as a banal breast lump in a 15-year-old girl. Surgical excision was performed and histological examination demonstrated the presence of two Cysticercus cellulosae larvae. Characteristic features of this uncommon location are discussed based on a review of the literature.

Topics: Adolescent; Animals; Breast Diseases; Cysticercosis; Female; Humans; Larva; Madagascar

Breast tuberculosis is rare. It usually involves young women of childbearing age. The purpose of this report is to describe two cases of breast tuberculosis observed in Madagascar with focus on epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic features. Infection of the breast is usually secondary by lymphatic, contiguous, or, more rarely haematogenous spreading. Primary infection is uncommon. The most frequent clinical form is the fistulised nodular form observed in both patients described in this report. The diffuse form is the least common form and the sclerous form occurs in the elderly. Histology is a valuable diagnostic tool if bacteriological findings are inconclusive. Patients respond favourably to antimycobacterium treatment with or without surgery.

Topics: Adolescent; Breast Diseases; Female; Humans; Madagascar; Middle Aged; Tuberculosis