Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2018
A postparturient woman, who has been breastfeeding for 3 weeks, made an appointment with the doctor. For the last 6 days she has been feeling unwell, complains of body temperature of 38-39°C, general weakness; within the last 2 days she developed pain and redness in the area of her right mammary gland. Examination revealed her mammary gland to be significantly enlarged and deformed; breast tissue fluctuations and lymphadenitis are observed. What type of mastitis is the most likely?
Answer options
- Serous mastitis
- Infiltrative mastitis
- Mammary edema
- Phlegmonous mastitis
- Lactostasis
Correct answer
Phlegmonous mastitis
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