Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Abscess - areolar gland; Areolar gland abscess
Treatment
Subareolar abscesses are treated with antibiotics and by opening and draining the infected tissue. This can be done in a doctor's office with local numbing medicine (anesthesic). However, if the abscess returns, the affected glands should be surgically removed.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Prognosis is good after surgical treatment.
Complications
Subareolar abscesses may return until the affected glands are surgically removed.
Calling your health care provider
Contact your health care provider if you develop a painful lump under the nipple or areola.
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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)
