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Breast abscess
by Donia, Apr 03, 2003 12:00AM
I am 42 year-old, I had a cyst near the nipple of my right breast and was aspirated after making a mamo and ultrasound and was diagnosed by the pathologist as an abscess. I was on antibiotic for 10 days. The lump almost disappeared but pain persisted and became sometimes stronger specially around the nipple. I went yesterday to the doctor again and made another ultrasound and he told me that there is a scar tissue left and I have to wait 2 months for a follow-up by an ultrasound. Do I have to live with all this pain until the next ultrasound? what else can I do?
Thank you in advance for any information I will get.
Thank you in advance for any information I will get.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Apr 03, 2003 12:00AM
Dear Donia: You should let your doctor know how much discomfort you are in. If its severe, he/she may prescribe some pain medication. Of course, if you are not satisfied with this approach, you might consider another opinion from a breast specialist.
Member Comments (3)
by surgeon, Apr 03, 2003 12:00AM
presumably you've been on antibiotics? Sometimes and abscess will persist and need surgical drainage.
by elie, Apr 08, 2003 12:00AM
hi my husband has swelling and pain in his left nipple he cant touch it because it hurts so much but he refuses to see a dr and im worried that it could be serious can men have breast cancer thanks elie.
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