Brucellar breast abscess

Brucellosis is an endemic disease seen in many countries. It may affect different organ systems. Brucellar breast abscess is a rare entity. We report the radiological findings of breast abscess due to brucella. A 63-year-old female was investigated with mammography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonan...

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Published in:Breast (Edinburgh) 2006-08, Vol.15 (4), p.554-557
Main Authors: Erdem, G., Karakas, H.M., Yetkin, F., Alkan, A., Firat, A.K., Kahraman, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess - diagnostic imaging
Abscess - microbiology
Breast abscess
Breast Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Breast Diseases - microbiology
Brucella
Brucellosis - diagnosis
Brucellosis - diagnostic imaging
Brucellosis - drug therapy
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Mammography
Middle Aged
Radiology
Ultrasonography, Mammary
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Summary:Brucellosis is an endemic disease seen in many countries. It may affect different organ systems. Brucellar breast abscess is a rare entity. We report the radiological findings of breast abscess due to brucella. A 63-year-old female was investigated with mammography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). A mass measuring 25×20×15 mm was detected in the left breast on mammography and ultrasonography. The mass was homogenously hyperintense on T1- and T2-weighted MRI images. On contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images, peripheral capsular enhancement was found. MR spectroscopic analysis of the mass revealed elevated lipid and acetate peaks. The diagnosis was provided by fine needle aspiration biopsy and specimen culture. The lesion had diminished in size after 12 months’ treatment with combined tetracycline and rifampicine.
ISSN:0960-9776
1532-3080
DOI:10.1016/j.breast.2005.11.008