Imaging of tuberculosis of the breast: 21 cases and a review of the literature.

This study was conducted to assess the mammographic and sonographic features of tuberculosis (TB) of the breast seen at the Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa. The study is a retrospective review of patients who presented to the mammography department with breast symptoms subsequently diagnosed as TB or 'highly suspicious for TB'. The search of records extended over a period of 6 years (2002-2008).