Pathology and Clinical Features of Mastitis
e) Breast abscess:
- The infected breast is filled with pus due to granulation of the tissue causing a painful swollen lump with edema (accumulation of pus).
- In severe cases granulation and cell death (necrosis) can occur.
- Breast abscess is diagnosed by aspirating the pus from the abscess.
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