MEDINDIA

Search Medindia

Mastitis - Pathology and Clinical Features

What is the pathology and clinical features of Mastitis?

a) Breast engorgement/Swollen breast

b) Blocked duct

c) Non-infectious mastitis

d) Infectious mastitis

e) Breast abscess

a) Breast engorgement/Swollen breast:

  • In swollen breast, the breast is overfilled with milk leading to block in milk flow leading to increase in pressure inside the milk ducts due to which the breasts appear edematous (swollen) leading to engorgement of the entire breast.
  • Fever appears and subsidies in 24 hours.

Post a Comment

Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. The editorial team reserves the right to review and moderate the comments posted on the site.

Consult Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (OB/GYN) Online

View All

⬆️