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Breast abscess
Abscesso mamário
CategoryDefinition
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