Breast Abscess Flashcards
1
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causes of breast abscess
A
Usually a complication of mastitis
2
Q
Epidemiology of breast abscess
A
Rare.
0.4-0.5% of lactating women
3
Q
Risk factors of breast abscess
A
age >30
Hx of mastitis
gestational age >41 weeks
incomplete emptying of breast when breastfeeding
4
Q
Presentation of breast abscess
A
red hot tender fluctuant swelling
sometimes necroting skin overlays abscess which requires surgery
Fever
5
Q
Investigations of breast abscess
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USS and drainage
6
Q
Management of breast abscess
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assessment of breastfeeding technique
Abx
Surgical intervention if overlying skin necrotic or thin
needle aspiration every other day alternative to surgery
Continue breastfeeding once treatment started
7
Q
Complications of breast abscess
A
Sepsis
8
Q
What is mastitis
A
it is the inflammation of a female breast
