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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]

Overview

In 1841, Dr. Jonathan Toogood reported a case of breast abscess.

Historical perspective

In 1841, Dr. Jonathan Toogood described encountering only 4 to 5 cases in his career.