Breast Abscess
It is a collection of Pus & Infective material inside the breast.
Usually occurs in Women are breastfeeding their babies post-pregnancy. Incidence 1-11% Sometimes it can occur in males too.
- Lactational abscess
- Non Lactational abscess
Symptoms & Diagnosis
- Breast swelling or Breast Lump
- Severe throbbing Pain
- Fever
- Redness & warmth over skin
- Pus discharge if Rupture
- Axillary swelling in form of lymph nodes
Assessment of patient includes Examination by Surgeon along with
- History & Physical Examination
- Rarely other imaging if needed.
- Ultrasound Sonography
Causes
- Post Pregnancy
- Lactational mastitis
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Nipple piercings
- Tuberculosis or Atypical mycobacterial infection
- Galactocele converting to abscess
- Steroid use or Immunosuppressants
Treatment
Incision & Drainage is the only standard treatment option.
Surgeon makes a cut under anaesthesia so it is painless during surgery
- Fast recovery
- Minimal recurrence
- Pus culture & Biopsy of wall to rule out other infections & Cancer
Needle Aspiration with antibiotics in exceptional very small volume or early stages
Recovery Chart
Rupture
Fistula or Milk Discharge
Scarring with deformity
Antibioma
Cosmetic disfigurement of Nipple & Breast Shape
Sepsis if very large
Recurrence of similar complaints & chronic pain
Cancer
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Cellulitis
Skin Problems
Infants should not be breast fed until your surgeon advises
Milk Evacuation & prevent breast
- Manual
- Vacuum breast pump
Dressing as advised by your surgeon
Antibiotics for few days
Start Breast feeding as advised by doctor as soon as possible after surgery
Breast Support to reduce pain
Cosmetic disfigurement
Chronic pain
Recurrence ( Needs More Work Up )
Keep Local Breast & Nipple Area Clean.
Good Hygiene after breast feeding the baby.
Report immediately if any symptoms & Avoid any unknown breast mass like cancer.
TESTIMONIALS
Get OPD Appointment
Book OPD appointment with Dr. Chintan B Patel at Kiran Hospital, Surat, Gujarat, India
Opening Hours
Monday – Saturday
Morning10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Evening04.30 PM – 06.00 PM
