Abscess Subareolar

A subareolar abscess is a purulent inflammation of the tissues located under the nipple-areolar complex of the mammary gland.

Reasons for development:

1. Inflammation of the mammary gland ducts (ductectasia, lactostasis)
2. Injury to the nipple-areolar area
3. Mammary cancer

Symptoms:

1. Pain in the nipple and areola area
2. Skin redness
3. Tissue swelling
4. Increase in local temperature
5. Lump under the nipple-areolar complex

Diagnostics:

1. Physical examination of the mammary glands
2. Mammography
3. Ultrasound of the mammary glands
4. Puncture of the formation with cytological examination

Treatment:

1. Opening and draining the abscess
2. Antibacterial therapy
3. Novocaine blockades
4. Physiotherapeutic treatment

Prevention:

1. Maintaining hygiene rules
2. Timely treatment of inflammatory diseases of the mammary gland
3. Avoiding injuries to the nipple-areolar area
4. Regular breast examination

Timely treatment of subareolar abscess is important to prevent the development of mastitis and other complications.