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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Breast abscess physical examination

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Patients with breast abscess are remarkable for the breast tenderness, swelling, redness and warmth of the skin.[1] [2]

Physical examination

Physical examination

Vital signs

Skin

Neck

Lungs

No abnormalities

Heart

  • Regular rhythm
  • No murmurs, rubs or gallops

Neuromuscular

Alert and patient oriented X3

References

References

  1. ↑ Jahanfar S, Ng CJ, Teng CL (2013). “Antibiotics for mastitis in breastfeeding women”. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2): CD005458. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005458.pub3. PMID 23450563.
  2. ↑ Lam E, Chan T, Wiseman SM (2014). “Breast abscess: evidence based management recommendations”. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 12 (7): 753–62. doi:10.1586/14787210.2014.913982. PMID 24791941.

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