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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

  1. Serous mastitis
  2. Infiltrative mastitis
  3. Mammary edema
  4. Phlegmonous mastitis
  5. Lactostasis
Correct answer

Phlegmonous mastitis

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