Subareolar abscess
Definition
A subareolar abscess is an abscess or growth on the areolar gland, which is located in the breast under or below the areola (colored area around nipple).
Subareolar abscess
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Subareolar abscess
Alternate Names : Abscess - areolar gland, Areolar gland abscess
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Review Date: 10/28/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; ...
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abscess - definition of abscess in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
Chronic subareolar abscess is a common breast infection, although it occurs infrequently. Once believed to be a blocked duct, physicians now believe that the glands that make sebaceous material around the nipple become infected.
Chronic subareolar abscess is a breast infection that occurs infrequently. Surgery may be needed to stop this repeating infection. Consult your physician for a diagnosis and treatment.
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Risk: Abscess behind the nipple (subareolar abscess) may be linked to cigarette smoking.
Incidence and Prevalence: Postpartum mastitis affects 1% to 5% of nursing women (Blumstein).
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In this case, redness, tenderness, and skin changes take place on the breast from the baby's feeding and sucking on the nipple. If untreated an Abscess will form. The second type is a subareolar Abscess (in the pigmented area surrounding the nipple).
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 See also: Abscess, Feeding, Fever, Breastfeeding, Stress
  
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