Infection Leading to Breast Abscess Formation in Pregnancy: A Case Report
This case highlights the importance of close monitoring of pus characteristics (eg, color, odor, and volume) in pregnancy-associated breast abscesses to expedite the diagnosis of infectious mastitis and pathogen identification. Treatment with small incision drainage and targeted antibiotics during pregnancy significantly improved the outcomes. Postpartum breast milk return and combined antibiotic therapy further contributed to the resolution of inflammation.
Authors
- Tianhua Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0927-2638)
- Jiaying Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8276-9301)
- Xidong Gu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3270-4083)
- Jiangting Yu
Institutions
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Medical Case Reports Journal
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s512859
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35