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18 years old female had a left breast abscess underwent drainage 1 yearr before now she got recurred again with similar symptoms ?

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Sweat gland infectio: It may not be breast tissue abscess as some times seen after postpartum , most likely it is infection of montagomery gland a type of sweat glands located around pigmented part of breast , some times recurs will need antibiotics and drainage of abscess , take to her doctor.

Answered 7/24/2013

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Breast abscess: You may have dilated ducts or a chronic cyst. See a surgeon for ultrasound and treatment plan. Do not smoke, it maked the condition worse.

Answered 3/2/2014

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