Subareolar abscess

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Normal female breast anatomy

Abscess - areolar gland; Areolar gland abscess

• Drainage and possible pus from lump beneath areolar area (colored area around nipple)
• Fever
• General ill-feeling
• Swollen, tender lump beneath areolar area (colored area around nipple)

The health care provider will perform a breast exam. An ultrasound examination of the breast may be recommended in some cases. A blood count and a culture of the abscess, if drained, may be ordered.

Review Date: 11/21/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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