Subareolar breast abscess in males

BACKGROUND: Subareolar breast abscess is extremely rare in males. Only a few cases of male breast abscess are reported in the literature till date. The clinical presentation of male breast include pain, periareolar swelling, tenderness and abscess formation. AIM: To study occurrence of subareolar breast abscess in males. METHODS: A retrospective study of 11 males from April 2014 to July 2024 is reported who presented with subareolar breast abscess. RESULTS: . CONCLUSION: Subareolar breast abscess is rare in males. Incision and drainage is treatment of choice in an uncomplicated cases.