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Breast abscess (Clinical
presentation (Painful, swollen, erythematous
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Breast abscess
Clinical
presentation
Painful, swollen, erythematous
area of breast
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Diagnosis
Investigations
Bedside
Obs (sats, RR, HR, BP, temp)
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Bloods
FBC, CRP, U+E, LFT,
blood cultures, ABG (if septic)
Examination
Breast
Erythematous, swollen,
tender, hot, discharge
History
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PMH
Previous mastitis
Medical conditions, surgeries
SH
Occupation, alcohol, smoking
PC/HPC
SOCRATES, fevers, discharge,
breastfeeding, general health
Management
Medical
Analgesia
E.g. paracetamol, NSAIDs
Abx
E.g. flucloxacillin, cefalexin
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Definition
Swollen area within cavity of
the breast, containing pus
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