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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Breast abscess is a very rare infectious disease which is defined as a local collection of pus beneath the skin of the breast. It is the common complicated form of the breast inflammation (mastitis). | [[Breast]] [[abscess]] is a very rare [[infectious disease]] which is defined as a local collection of [[pus]] beneath the [[skin]] of the [[breast]]. It is the common complicated form of the [[breast]] [[inflammation]] ([[mastitis]]). | ||
==Historical perspective== | ==Historical perspective== | ||
In 1841, Dr. Jonathan Toogood reported a case of breast abscess.<ref name="pmid21379654">{{cite journal| author=Toogood J| title=On Deep-Seated Abscess of the Breast. | journal=Prov Med Surg J (1840) | year= 1841 | volume= 2 | issue= 47 | pages= 418-9 | pmid=21379654 | doi= | pmc=2489248 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21379654 }} </ref> | In 1841, Dr. Jonathan Toogood reported a case of [[breast]] [[abscess]].<ref name="pmid21379654">{{cite journal| author=Toogood J| title=On Deep-Seated Abscess of the Breast. | journal=Prov Med Surg J (1840) | year= 1841 | volume= 2 | issue= 47 | pages= 418-9 | pmid=21379654 | doi= | pmc=2489248 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21379654 }} </ref> | ||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Breast abscess is classified according to the anatomical location of the abscess into subcutaneous, subareolar, interlobular, central and retromammary and the lactation state of the patient either lactational or non-lactational. | [[Breast]] [[abscess]] is classified according to the anatomical location of the [[abscess]] into [[subcutaneous]], subareolar, [[Interlobular duct|interlobular]], central and retromammary and the [[lactation]] state of the patient either lactational or non-lactational. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
Following untreated [[mastitis]], breast [[abscess]] could occur. | Following untreated [[mastitis]], breast [[abscess]] could occur. | ||
[[Breast|Breas]]<nowiki/>t [[abscess]] is usually caused by [[staphylococcus aureus]] [[bacterial]] [[infection]] to an injured [[breast]] [[skin]]. [[Staphylococcus aureus]] could form [[abscess]] by secretion of several killing agents like [[enzymes]] and [[toxins]] which causes breast tissue necrosis. In a reaction to these [[bacterial]] substances, assembled [[white blood cells]] in this tissue produces anti-bacterial [[Antibodies|anti-bodies]] that help in killing the [[bacteria]]. However, these cells cause damage to the [[soft tissue]] contributing in the [[abscess]] formation. | [[Breast|Breas]]<nowiki/>t [[abscess]] is usually caused by [[staphylococcus aureus]] [[bacterial]] [[infection]] to an injured [[breast]] [[skin]]. [[Staphylococcus aureus]] could form [[abscess]] by secretion of several killing agents like [[enzymes]] and [[toxins]] which causes [[breast]] [[tissue]] [[necrosis]]. In a reaction to these [[bacterial]] substances, assembled [[white blood cells]] in this tissue produces [[Antibacterial|anti-bacterial]] [[Antibodies|anti-bodies]] that help in killing the [[bacteria]]. However, these [[cells]] cause damage to the [[soft tissue]] contributing in the [[abscess]] formation. | ||
As the [[breast]] [[abscess]] is the complicated form of [[mastitis]], the pathophysiology is mostly like the [[mastitis pathophysiology]].<ref name="pmid25749135">{{cite journal| author=Kobayashi SD, Malachowa N, DeLeo FR| title=Pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus abscesses. | journal=Am J Pathol | year= 2015 | volume= 185 | issue= 6 | pages= 1518-27 | pmid=25749135 | doi=10.1016/j.ajpath.2014.11.030 | pmc=4450319 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25749135 }} </ref> | As the [[breast]] [[abscess]] is the complicated form of [[mastitis]], the pathophysiology is mostly like the [[mastitis pathophysiology]].<ref name="pmid25749135">{{cite journal| author=Kobayashi SD, Malachowa N, DeLeo FR| title=Pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus abscesses. | journal=Am J Pathol | year= 2015 | volume= 185 | issue= 6 | pages= 1518-27 | pmid=25749135 | doi=10.1016/j.ajpath.2014.11.030 | pmc=4450319 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25749135 }} </ref> | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
[[Breast abscess]] is a bacterial infectious disease that is caused by many bacterial pathogens and it may also be caused by fungi mostly common [[candida]] through the infant mouth. The most common bacterial pathogen causing breast abscess is the staphylococcus aureus. It is almost caused by the same pathogens causing [[Mastitis (domestic animals)|mastitis.]] To understand the common species causing breast abscess we can classify them into [[Gram positive bacteria|gram | [[Breast abscess]] is a [[bacterial]] [[infectious disease]] that is caused by many [[bacterial]] [[pathogens]] and it may also be caused by [[fungi]] mostly common [[candida]] through the infant mouth. The most common [[bacterial]] [[pathogen]] causing [[breast]] [[abscess]] is the [[staphylococcus aureus]]. It is almost caused by the same [[pathogens]] causing [[Mastitis (domestic animals)|mastitis.]] To understand the common species causing [[breast]] [[abscess]] we can classify them into [[Gram positive bacteria|gram positive]] and [[Gram-negative bacteria|gram negative]] bacteria. <ref name="pmid20443790">{{cite journal| author=Dabbas N, Chand M, Pallett A, Royle GT, Sainsbury R| title=Have the organisms that cause breast abscess changed with time?--Implications for appropriate antibiotic usage in primary and secondary care. | journal=Breast J | year= 2010 | volume= 16 | issue= 4 | pages= 412-5 | pmid=20443790 | doi=10.1111/j.1524-4741.2010.00923.x | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20443790 }} </ref><ref name="pmid23345385">{{cite journal| author=Kaneda HJ, Mack J, Kasales CJ, Schetter S| title=Pediatric and adolescent breast masses: a review of pathophysiology, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment. | journal=AJR Am J Roentgenol | year= 2013 | volume= 200 | issue= 2 | pages= W204-12 | pmid=23345385 | doi=10.2214/AJR.12.9560 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23345385 }} </ref><ref name="pmid8268353">{{cite journal| author=Surani S, Chandna H, Weinstein RA| title=Breast abscess: coagulase-negative staphylococcus as a sole pathogen. | journal=Clin Infect Dis | year= 1993 | volume= 17 | issue= 4 | pages= 701-4 | pmid=8268353 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=8268353 }} </ref> | ||
==Differentiating breast abscess from other conditions== | ==Differentiating breast abscess from other conditions== | ||
[[Breast abscess]] should be differentiated from other diseases that cause swelling in the breast skin. These diseases are like [[mastitis]], [[inflammatory breast cancer]], [[galactocele]], [[plugged duct]], [[Mondor's syndrome]] and [[fibroadenoma]].<ref name="pmid16713771">{{cite journal| author=Greydanus DE, Matytsina L, Gains M| title=Breast disorders in children and adolescents. | journal=Prim Care | year= 2006 | volume= 33 | issue= 2 | pages= 455-502 | pmid=16713771 | doi=10.1016/j.pop.2006.02.002 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16713771 }} </ref> | [[Breast]] [[abscess]] should be differentiated from other [[diseases]] that cause [[swelling]] in the [[breast]] [[skin]]. These diseases are like [[mastitis]], [[inflammatory breast cancer]], [[galactocele]], [[plugged duct]], [[Mondor's disease|Mondor's syndrome]] and [[fibroadenoma]].<ref name="pmid16713771">{{cite journal| author=Greydanus DE, Matytsina L, Gains M| title=Breast disorders in children and adolescents. | journal=Prim Care | year= 2006 | volume= 33 | issue= 2 | pages= 455-502 | pmid=16713771 | doi=10.1016/j.pop.2006.02.002 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16713771 }} </ref> | ||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
A breast abscess is a rare disease with an incidence of 3,000-11,000 cases only per 100,000 mastitis patients. There is no significant prevalence concerning the abscess. | A [[breast]] [[abscess]] is a rare disease with an incidence of 3,000-11,000 cases only per 100,000 [[mastitis]] patients. There is no significant prevalence concerning the [[abscess]]. | ||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
The most important risk factor that can participate in breast infection and abscess formation is the trauma. Other risk factors include duct ectasia, obesity, diabetes mellitus and insect bites. | The most important risk factor that can participate in [[breast]] [[infection]] and abscess formation is the [[trauma]]. Other risk factors include [[Duct ectasia of breast|duct ectasia]], [[obesity]], [[diabetes mellitus]] and [[insect bites]]. | ||
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
The breast abscess will rupture around its location on the skin if kept untreated. Complications of breast abscess include milk fistula and antibioma. Breast abscess prognosis is usually good with appropriate treatment but recurrence may occur. | The breast abscess will rupture around its location on the [[skin]] if kept untreated. Complications of breast abscess include [[milk]] [[fistula]] and antibioma. [[Breast]] [[abscess]] prognosis is usually good with appropriate treatment but recurrence may occur. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===History and Symptoms=== | ===History and Symptoms=== | ||
Breast abscess can be noticed first by the patient like a breast mass or lump. The patient usually has current breast infection(mastitis) or history of the infection. The symptoms include fever, fatigue, skin induration and nipple discharge. | Breast abscess can be noticed first by the patient like a [[breast]] [[mass]] or [[lump]]. The patient usually has current [[breast]] [[infection]]([[mastitis]]) or history of the [[infection]]. The symptoms include [[fever]], [[fatigue]], [[skin]] [[induration]] and [[nipple]] discharge. | ||
===Physical examination=== | ===Physical examination=== | ||
===Laboratory Findings=== | ===Laboratory Findings=== | ||
Breast abscess diagnosis depends only on the clinical manifestations of the abscess not the laboratory findings. However, a culture could be taken from the milk and the [[pus]] just to decide the [[antibiotics]] needed for the treatment.<ref name="pmid18819238">{{cite journal| author=Spencer JP| title=Management of mastitis in breastfeeding women. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2008 | volume= 78 | issue= 6 | pages= 727-31 | pmid=18819238 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18819238 }} </ref> | [[Breast]] [[abscess]] diagnosis depends only on the clinical manifestations of the [[abscess]] not the laboratory findings. However, a [[Culture media|culture]] could be taken from the [[milk]] and the [[pus]] just to decide the [[antibiotics]] needed for the treatment.<ref name="pmid18819238">{{cite journal| author=Spencer JP| title=Management of mastitis in breastfeeding women. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2008 | volume= 78 | issue= 6 | pages= 727-31 | pmid=18819238 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18819238 }} </ref> | ||
===Electrocardiogram=== | ===Electrocardiogram=== | ||
There is no significant changes in the EKG of breast abscess patients. | There is no significant changes in the [[EKG]] of [[breast]] [[abscess]] patients. | ||
===Chest X Ray=== | ===Chest X Ray=== | ||
There is no x-ray changes in the chest of breast abscess patients. | There is no [[x-ray]] changes in the [[chest]] of breast abscess patients. | ||
===CT Scan=== | ===CT Scan=== | ||
CT scan is not used to diagnose the breast abscess. However, it can be performed to exclude other diseases like breast cancer. | CT scan is not used to diagnose the breast abscess. However, it can be performed to exclude other diseases like [[breast cancer]]. | ||
===Ultrasound=== | ===Ultrasound=== | ||
Ultrasonography is an important imaging approach in diagnosing and surgical treatment of breast abscess. | [[Ultrasonography]] is an important imaging approach in diagnosing and surgical treatment of breast abscess. | ||
===Other imaging findings=== | ===Other imaging findings=== | ||
Mammography can be used in breast abscess diagnosis besides the US as it helps in differentiating between the breast abscess and | [[Mammography]] can be used in [[breast]] abscess diagnosis besides the US as it helps in differentiating between the breast abscess and [[cancer]]. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
===Medical therapy=== | ===Medical therapy=== | ||
Medical treatment is important alongside the surgical treatment.Breast abscess is treated with antibiotics like flucloxacillin, dicloxacillin or erythromycin as a supportive line to the surgical measures and to prevent the abscess recurrance. The choice of the antibiotic medications depends on the pathogen type however, the high possibility of the pathogen to be staphylococcus aureus leads to start the antibiotic medications before the result of the discharge culture.[1]. | Medical treatment is important alongside the surgical treatment.[[Breast]] [[abscess]] is treated with [[antibiotics]] like [[flucloxacillin]], [[dicloxacillin]] or [[erythromycin]] as a supportive line to the surgical measures and to prevent the [[abscess]] recurrance. The choice of the [[antibiotic]] medications depends on the [[pathogen]] type however, the high possibility of the [[pathogen]] to be [[staphylococcus aureus]] leads to start the antibiotic medications before the result of the discharge culture.[1]. | ||
===Surgery=== | ===Surgery=== | ||
The first line of breast abscess treatment is US guided needle aspiration and surgical drainage of the abscess.<ref name="pmid24947530">{{cite journal| author=Stevens DL, Bisno AL, Chambers HF, Dellinger EP, Goldstein EJ, Gorbach SL et al.| title=Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections: 2014 update by the infectious diseases society of America. | journal=Clin Infect Dis | year= 2014 | volume= 59 | issue= 2 | pages= 147-59 | pmid=24947530 | doi=10.1093/cid/ciu296 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24947530 }} </ref> | The first line of [[breast]] [[abscess]] treatment is US guided needle aspiration and surgical drainage of the abscess.<ref name="pmid24947530">{{cite journal| author=Stevens DL, Bisno AL, Chambers HF, Dellinger EP, Goldstein EJ, Gorbach SL et al.| title=Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections: 2014 update by the infectious diseases society of America. | journal=Clin Infect Dis | year= 2014 | volume= 59 | issue= 2 | pages= 147-59 | pmid=24947530 | doi=10.1093/cid/ciu296 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24947530 }} </ref> | ||
===Prevention=== | ===Prevention=== | ||
Primary prevention of breast abscess relies on mitigation of the risk factors and improving patient hygiene particularly in lactating patients. It relies especially on the mother and infant hygiene. Breastfeeding is advised to be continued after the abscess drainage to prevent recurrence. | [[Primary prevention]] of [[breast]] [[abscess]] relies on mitigation of the risk factors and improving patient hygiene particularly in lactating patients. It relies especially on the mother and [[infant]] [[hygiene]]. [[Breastfeeding]] is advised to be continued after the abscess drainage to prevent recurrence. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Breast abscess is a very rare infectious disease which is defined as a local collection of pus beneath the skin of the breast. It is the common complicated form of the breast inflammation (mastitis).
Historical perspective
In 1841, Dr. Jonathan Toogood reported a case of breast abscess.[1]
Classification
Breast abscess is classified according to the anatomical location of the abscess into subcutaneous, subareolar, interlobular, central and retromammary and the lactation state of the patient either lactational or non-lactational.
Pathophysiology
Following untreated mastitis, breast abscess could occur. Breast abscess is usually caused by staphylococcus aureus bacterial infection to an injured breast skin. Staphylococcus aureus could form abscess by secretion of several killing agents like enzymes and toxins which causes breast tissue necrosis. In a reaction to these bacterial substances, assembled white blood cells in this tissue produces anti-bacterial anti-bodies that help in killing the bacteria. However, these cells cause damage to the soft tissue contributing in the abscess formation. As the breast abscess is the complicated form of mastitis, the pathophysiology is mostly like the mastitis pathophysiology.[2]
Causes
Breast abscess is a bacterial infectious disease that is caused by many bacterial pathogens and it may also be caused by fungi mostly common candida through the infant mouth. The most common bacterial pathogen causing breast abscess is the staphylococcus aureus. It is almost caused by the same pathogens causing mastitis. To understand the common species causing breast abscess we can classify them into gram positive and gram negative bacteria. [3][4][5]
Differentiating breast abscess from other conditions
Breast abscess should be differentiated from other diseases that cause swelling in the breast skin. These diseases are like mastitis, inflammatory breast cancer, galactocele, plugged duct, Mondor's syndrome and fibroadenoma.[6]
Epidemiology and Demographics
A breast abscess is a rare disease with an incidence of 3,000-11,000 cases only per 100,000 mastitis patients. There is no significant prevalence concerning the abscess.
Risk Factors
The most important risk factor that can participate in breast infection and abscess formation is the trauma. Other risk factors include duct ectasia, obesity, diabetes mellitus and insect bites.
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
The breast abscess will rupture around its location on the skin if kept untreated. Complications of breast abscess include milk fistula and antibioma. Breast abscess prognosis is usually good with appropriate treatment but recurrence may occur.
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Breast abscess can be noticed first by the patient like a breast mass or lump. The patient usually has current breast infection(mastitis) or history of the infection. The symptoms include fever, fatigue, skin induration and nipple discharge.
Physical examination
Laboratory Findings
Breast abscess diagnosis depends only on the clinical manifestations of the abscess not the laboratory findings. However, a culture could be taken from the milk and the pus just to decide the antibiotics needed for the treatment.[7]
Electrocardiogram
There is no significant changes in the EKG of breast abscess patients.
Chest X Ray
There is no x-ray changes in the chest of breast abscess patients.
CT Scan
CT scan is not used to diagnose the breast abscess. However, it can be performed to exclude other diseases like breast cancer.
Ultrasound
Ultrasonography is an important imaging approach in diagnosing and surgical treatment of breast abscess.
Other imaging findings
Mammography can be used in breast abscess diagnosis besides the US as it helps in differentiating between the breast abscess and cancer.
Treatment
Medical therapy
Medical treatment is important alongside the surgical treatment.Breast abscess is treated with antibiotics like flucloxacillin, dicloxacillin or erythromycin as a supportive line to the surgical measures and to prevent the abscess recurrance. The choice of the antibiotic medications depends on the pathogen type however, the high possibility of the pathogen to be staphylococcus aureus leads to start the antibiotic medications before the result of the discharge culture.[1].
Surgery
The first line of breast abscess treatment is US guided needle aspiration and surgical drainage of the abscess.[8]
Prevention
Primary prevention of breast abscess relies on mitigation of the risk factors and improving patient hygiene particularly in lactating patients. It relies especially on the mother and infant hygiene. Breastfeeding is advised to be continued after the abscess drainage to prevent recurrence.
References
- ↑ Toogood J (1841). "On Deep-Seated Abscess of the Breast". Prov Med Surg J (1840). 2 (47): 418–9. PMC 2489248. PMID 21379654.
- ↑ Kobayashi SD, Malachowa N, DeLeo FR (2015). "Pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus abscesses". Am J Pathol. 185 (6): 1518–27. doi:10.1016/j.ajpath.2014.11.030. PMC 4450319. PMID 25749135.
- ↑ Dabbas N, Chand M, Pallett A, Royle GT, Sainsbury R (2010). "Have the organisms that cause breast abscess changed with time?--Implications for appropriate antibiotic usage in primary and secondary care". Breast J. 16 (4): 412–5. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4741.2010.00923.x. PMID 20443790.
- ↑ Kaneda HJ, Mack J, Kasales CJ, Schetter S (2013). "Pediatric and adolescent breast masses: a review of pathophysiology, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 200 (2): W204–12. doi:10.2214/AJR.12.9560. PMID 23345385.
- ↑ Surani S, Chandna H, Weinstein RA (1993). "Breast abscess: coagulase-negative staphylococcus as a sole pathogen". Clin Infect Dis. 17 (4): 701–4. PMID 8268353.
- ↑ Greydanus DE, Matytsina L, Gains M (2006). "Breast disorders in children and adolescents". Prim Care. 33 (2): 455–502. doi:10.1016/j.pop.2006.02.002. PMID 16713771.
- ↑ Spencer JP (2008). "Management of mastitis in breastfeeding women". Am Fam Physician. 78 (6): 727–31. PMID 18819238.
- ↑ Stevens DL, Bisno AL, Chambers HF, Dellinger EP, Goldstein EJ, Gorbach SL; et al. (2014). "Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections: 2014 update by the infectious diseases society of America". Clin Infect Dis. 59 (2): 147–59. doi:10.1093/cid/ciu296. PMID 24947530.