Case Study and Literature Analysis of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Affecting Breast and Uterine Adnexa - Takeaways - MDSpire

Case Study and Literature Analysis of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Affecting Breast and Uterine Adnexa

  • By

  • Xiao-Ya Cui

  • Gui-Qing He

  • Ji-Chan Shi

  • Yi-Tong Huang

  • Zhi-Ruo Lin

  • Lian-Peng Wu

  • Xian-Gao Jiang

  • January 8, 2026

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    MDR-TB is a significant global health issue, with 400,000 cases reported in 2023, including 29,000 in China, representing 7.3% of the global burden.

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    Extrapulmonary tuberculosis comprises 15-20% of cases, often affecting the genitourinary system, with breast and female genital tuberculosis being rare.

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    The case study presents a 33-year-old woman with MDR-TB affecting both breast and adnexa, highlighting the atypical presentation of the disease.

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    Initial misdiagnosis occurred due to the patient's symptoms mimicking common inflammatory conditions, delaying appropriate treatment.

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    Early microbiological testing and drug susceptibility testing are crucial for accurate diagnosis and improved patient outcomes in MDR-TB cases.

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Case Study and Literature Analysis of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Affecting Breast and Uterine Adnexa

  • by Xiao-Ya Cui, Gui-Qing He, Ji-Chan Shi, Yi-Tong Huang, Zhi-Ruo Lin, Lian-Peng Wu, Xian-Gao Jiang

  • January 8, 2026

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