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My wife right breast usg report is: abscess with intramamary, few nodes(5-8 mm) in right breast. what is it and what action required?
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Breast abscess : Abscess means pus in cavity usually die to infection. Need drainage and possibly antibiotics.
Answered 12/21/2013
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