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Persistent focal mastitis with phlegmon
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Iam 24 years unmarried female having left breast pain from 8 months. Had 2 ultrasounds (birads 2) within 6 months. there is no change in size of lumps but focal mastitis with phlegmon in upper outer quadrant which is persistent for 8 months even after taking antibiotics. Intermammary lymph nodes are inflammed. Why it is not cured even after taking antibiotics regularly. Please suggest
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It is not cured in spite of antibiotics because it may not be mastitis. I hope you also had a clinical examination by a General Surgeon or a Gynaecologist in addition to having a mammography.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
20 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Antibiotic should be given after culture sensitivity of the pus
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