ArticleWorld journal of methodology2026
Subareolar breast abscess in males.
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Abstract
backgroundSubareolar breast abscess is extremely rare in males. Only a few cases of male breast abscess are reported in the literature till date. The clinical presentation of male breast include pain, periareolar swelling, tenderness and abscess formation.
aimTo study occurrence of subareolar breast abscess in males.
methodsA retrospective study of 11 males from April 2014 to July 2024 is reported who presented with subareolar breast abscess.
resultsNine cases had uncomplicated and idiopathic abscess, and one has diabetes and another has underlying carcinoma breast. Incision drainage was done in 7 cases and one who has underlying carcinoma was managed by local toilet and antibiotics whereas rest two had needle aspiration for pus and other two had conservative treatment by antibiotics only. Pus culture predominantly yielded growth of
conclusionSubareolar breast abscess is rare in males. Incision and drainage is treatment of choice in an uncomplicated cases.
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