Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 06, 2016

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.

Published on Feb 06, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 06, 2016

Most Popular on Medindia

Find a Doctor

Pregnancy Ultrasound Using 3D and 4D Scans

Do you want to see your baby in your womb - watch it on 3D or 4D Ultrasound monitor. 3D and 4D Ultrasound is used to detect fetal abnormalities & growth.

Breast Feeding

Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the directions of breast feeding

Breast Lumps

Most breast lumps are caused by hormonal changes in a woman and may not be cancerous. Common causes of breast lumps include fibroadenosis, breast cancer, breast cyst.

Breast Cancer Management: Advances

The crab that invades the breast is no more a fear factor with all the advancements that medical science and customized protocols can fight breast cancer. the recent developments in the management of breast cancer.