Primary breast actinomyces simulating malignancy: A case diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology

We report a case of primary actinomycosis of breast diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in a postmenopausal lady who presented with a clinical impression of malignancy. Resolution of infection while conserving the breast was achieved by timely diagnosis and effective antibiotic thera...

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Main Authors: Renu Thambi, Lekshmi Devi, S Sheeja, Usha Poothiode
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Cytology
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Online Access:http://www.jcytol.org/article.asp?issn=0970-9371;year=2012;volume=29;issue=3;spage=197;epage=199;aulast=Thambi