Interferon gamma release assay in the diagnosis of tuberculous mastitis

H. L. Robbins; M. Hetzel; S. Mungall; Simon J. Cawthorn

doi:10.1308/003588414X14055925059516

Interferon gamma release assay in the diagnosis of tuberculous mastitis

H. L. Robbins, M. Hetzel, S. Mungall, Simon J. Cawthorn^*

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Immunology and Immunotherapy

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Abstract

Tuberculous mastitis is rare, especially in Western countries. We describe a case where the interferon gamma release assay blood test led to diagnosis and successful treatment of the disease.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e1-e2
Journal	Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Volume	97
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1308/003588414X14055925059516
Publication status	Published - 2015

Keywords

Breast
Diagnosis
Tuberculosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery

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Interferon gamma release assay in the diagnosis of tuberculous mastitis

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