Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Abscess - areolar gland; Areolar gland abscess
Symptoms
- Drainage and possible pus from lump beneath areolar area (colored area around nipple)
Fever General ill-feeling - Swollen, tender lump beneath areolar area (colored area around nipple)
Signs and tests
The health care provider will perform a breast exam. An
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Review Date: 11/21/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound,
Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
