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    A breast abscess is a painful collection of pus that forms in the breast, usually caused by a bacterial infection following mastitis or a blocked milk duct. One in ten women aged 18 to 50 are affected by breast abscess. Symptoms include flushed, warm breast tissue; tender, swollen skin; fever; and breast pain. Diagnosis involves history, physical exam, imaging like mammograms, and biopsy. Treatment consists of antibiotics like cloxacillin for 7-10 days as well as drainage of the abscess by incision, needle aspiration, or ultrasound-guided vacuum.

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    A breast abscess is a painful collection of pus that forms in the breast, usually caused by a bacterial infection following mastitis or a blocked milk duct. One in ten women aged 18 to 50 are affected by breast abscess. Symptoms include flushed, warm breast tissue; tender, swollen skin; fever; and breast pain. Diagnosis involves history, physical exam, imaging like mammograms, and biopsy. Treatment consists of antibiotics like cloxacillin for 7-10 days as well as drainage of the abscess by incision, needle aspiration, or ultrasound-guided vacuum.

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    A breast abscess is a painful collection of pus that forms in the breast, usually caused by a bacterial infection following mastitis or a blocked milk duct. One in ten women aged 18 to 50 are affected by breast abscess. Symptoms include flushed, warm breast tissue; tender, swollen skin; fever; and breast pain. Diagnosis involves history, physical exam, imaging like mammograms, and biopsy. Treatment consists of antibiotics like cloxacillin for 7-10 days as well as drainage of the abscess by incision, needle aspiration, or ultrasound-guided vacuum.

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    A breast abscess is a painful collection of pus that forms in the breast, usually caused by a bacterial infection following mastitis or a blocked milk duct. One in ten women aged 18 to 50 are affected by breast abscess. Symptoms include flushed, warm breast tissue; tender, swollen skin; fever; and breast pain. Diagnosis involves history, physical exam, imaging like mammograms, and biopsy. Treatment consists of antibiotics like cloxacillin for 7-10 days as well as drainage of the abscess by incision, needle aspiration, or ultrasound-guided vacuum.

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    BREAST ABSCESS

    DEFINITION

    A Breast abscess is a painful collection of pus that forms in the breast.

    A swollen lump develops under the skin, and is primarily caused by a bacterial
    infection.

    INCIDENCE

    One in ten women (in the age group of 18 - 50 years) is affected by breast abscess.

    CAUSES

     Mastitis

     Blocked milk duct

    RISK FACTORS

     Inadequately treated mastitis

     Abrupt weaning during an episode of acute mastitis.

    CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

     Flushed breast ( warmth and redness of breast tissue)

     Brawny edema of the overlying skin

     Marked tenderness with fluctuation

     Swinging temperature

     Breast pain

     Nipple tenderness
     Discharge from nipple

     Tender or enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit [affected side]

    DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION

     History collection

     Physical examination

     Chest x-ray

     Breast biopsy [fine needle aspiration biopsy]

     Mammogram

    MANAGEMENT

    Medical management

     Analgesics for pain

     Antibiotics – cloxacillin 500mg Q6hrs for 7-10 days

    Erythromycin

    Penicillin

     Adequate breast support

    Surgical management

    Abscess drainage

     Incision and drainage

     Needle aspiration with concurrent antibiotic therapy

     Ultrasound guided vacuum assisted biopsy

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