Breast Abscess Flashcards
1
Q
Organism?
A
Staph aureus
2
Q
What is the most common area for the abscess?
A
Underneath the breast
3
Q
Symptoms?
A
Painful, inflammed lump
4
Q
DDx if older?
A
Periductal mastitis
Mammary duct ectasia
5
Q
Investigation?
A
Breast exam
USS
- Guided drainage-biopsy
6
Q
What antibiotics should be given in conjunction with the drainage biopsy?
A
Flucloxacillin