Breast abscess
Breast-abscess Causes
Breast-abscess Treatment
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Alternate Names : Mastitis, Infection - breast tissue, Breast abscess
Definition
A breast infection is an infection in the tissue of the breast.
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Breast masses can be broadly classified as benign or malignant.
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Breast abscess: A local accumulation of pus within the breast due to infection. Symptoms may include painful local swelling of the breast, a breast lump, and redness and tenderness of the breast.
Breast abscesses are treated mainly with incision and drainage. Antibiotics aimed at S. aureus are often used.
It is not clear whether antibiotics aimed at methicillin-resistant S. aureus are necessary for treatment of mastitis or breast abscess.
Breast abscesses smaller than 3 cm are treated with needle aspiration and drainage, followed by antibiotic therapy; larger abscesses may require surgical excision (Miller).
Breast abscess (pocket of infection)
Surgical drainage may be indicated.
Breastfeeding with the affected breast is generally stopped.
Mastitis ... breast abscess
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Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome ... male breast enlargement
Prolactinoma ... inappropriate breast milk production (galactorrhea)
PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome ... breast cancer ...
Breast abscess located underneath the areola (most commonly seen in women during breastfeeding)
Injury to the breast or chest wall (milky discharge)
Pregnancy, usually during the second trimester
Severe hypothyroidism ...
Please note: engorgement, hardening of the breast, “breast abscess,' fever, and use of pain medications or antibiotics are NOT reasons to stop breastfeeding.
Breast abscess (most commonly seen in women during breastfeeding)
Breast cancer
Fibrocystic changes in the breast
Injury to the breast ...
Mastitis; Infection - breast tissue; Breast abscess
References
Newton ER. Breast-feeding. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JF, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingston Elsevier; 2007:chap 22.
Abscess, breast: See: Breast abscess. see also: Breast infection; Mastitis.
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How is mastitis treated?
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Can I breast-feed while I have mastitis?
How do I care for myself while I have mastitis?
See a lactation consultant if you have a breast infection or breast abscess, breast cancer or other cancer, previous surgery or radiation treatment, or inadequate milk supply (uncommon).
Occasionally, an abscess may form inside an infected section of breast. An abscess is a collection of pus. This causes a firm, red, tender lump. The pus in a breast abscess needs draining with a needle and syringe.
Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to clear up the infection and will advise you as to whether you can continue breastfeeding. If untreated, mastitis can result in a breast abscess that may require surgical drainage.
On inspection, your doctor may find a red, wedge-shaped area on the breast that points toward the nipple and is tender to the touch. As part of the examination, your doctor will make sure you don't have a breast abscess — ...
In rare situations, a serious complication known as scalded skin syndrome (see below) can develop. In breastfeeding women, Staph can result in mastitis (inflammation of the breast) or in abscess of the breast. Staphylococcal breast abscesses can ...
Heat before a feed and cold after
Varying the feeding position to increase breast drainage.
If you wish to stop breastfeeding, it is important to wait until the mastitis has cleared up. Rapid weaning may lead to a breast abscess.
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Trauma to the breast, mechanical or otherwise, including previous surgery.
Shingles.
An infection in the breast (breast abscess, mastitis) - most common in the one week after giving birth and is due to skin bacteria entering the breast.
 See also: Abscess, Feeding, Symptom, Cancer, Infections
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