What are the tests for breast abscess?

Question

For 2 years I had sin 1 result from Pap test, this year had an abscess in right breast removed now I have a lump in my left arm pit, is it cancer ?

Answer 1

Aspiration: The best way to diagnose a breast abscess is by physical examination supplemented by ultrasound. If a fluid-filled lump is present in the right setting for an abscess (redness, tenderness, swelling, etc), a needle can be inserted under local anesthesia with ultrasound guidance: drawing pus out is diagnostic (and, combined with antibiotics, may be all that's needed for rx).

Answer 2

Your doctor: Your doctor will determine whether you have abscess or not.

Answer 3

Localized Infection: A breast abscess is a localized collection of pus in the breast tissue. Breast abscesses develop as a result of infection of the breast tissue which can occur due to several causes. Treatment involves incision and drainage of the breast abscess.

Answer 4

Infection of breast: Localized infection of breast most common with breast feeding.

Answer 5

Breast Infection : Common features of breast abscesses include swelling and redness of the breast associated with a new, tender, progressively-enlarging lump. While more common with lactation, abscesses can develop at any time in a woman's life. Traditional rx often involved surgery, however current techniques favor (repeated) aspiration and antibiotics.

Answer 6

Infection: A breast abscess is an infection of the breast. It can be an infection of the milk glands, hair follicles, sweat gland, secondary to trauma to the breast... It can be treated with antibiotics alone if the abscess is small or surgical drainage, antibiotics, and local wound care of larger.

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