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Breast abscess

Abscesso mamário

Category

Definition

A condition of the breast, caused by inflammation due to infection with a bacterial or parasitic host, or contact with other foreign materials. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material within or on the breast tissue.

Index Terms

Breast abscessNonlactational abscessnonpuerperal abscess of breastNonpuerperal abscess of areolaAcute abscess of breastChronic abscess of breastNipple abscessAbscess of areolaabscess of subareolarAcute abscess of areolaChronic abscess of areola