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breast abscess

Etiology: - mastitis - Staphylococcus aureus infection Clinical manifestations: - erythema, tenderness & a palpable fluctuant mass suggests breast abscess Management: - needle aspiration or incision & drainage [3]

General

abscess bacterial infection breast disease; mammary gland disease

References

  1. NHS Choices: Breast abscess http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-abscess/Pages/Introduction.aspx
  2. Miller AC and Kulkarni R eMedicine: Breast Abscess and Masses http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/781116-overview
  3. American Society of Breast Surgeons Benign Breast Disease. Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question. Jan 8, 2018. http://www.choosingwisely.org/societies/american-society-of-breast-surgeons-benign-breast-disease/