Subareolar breast abscess in male patients: a report of two patients with a literature review

Kazama, Tatsuo; Tabei, Isao; Sekine, Chikako; Funamizu, Naotake; Onda, Shinji; Okamoto, Tomoyoshi; Takeyama, Hiroshi; Morikawa, Toshiaki

doi:10.1186/s40792-017-0402-3

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“… 7 , 8 Conversely, complete tumour and duct resections are advocated in chronic SBA. 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 In the present case, the aspiration drainage and antibiotic regimen were used in line with previous reports. 7 , 8 In fact, as the optimal treatment in our patient, we planned to surgically drain the abscess, culture the pus, and biopsy the adjacent tissues.…”

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“…To the best of our knowledge, only 15 men with SBA have been reported in the English-language PubMed-indexed literature ( Table 1 ). 2 , 3 , 4 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 Out of 15 patients, 13 were aged between 37 and 65 years, and the duration of their presentations ranged from 1 month to 2 years. The remaining two patients were younger, aged 17 and 27 years, and had 2 and 7 days of presentation, respectively.…”

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“… 2014 39 Lt Tender nodule followed by open wound abutting the left areolar 6 months – Tumor and duct resection + 12 Aiyappan et al. 2015 27 Lt Painful breast swelling 7 days + Incision and drainage NR 13 Kazama et al. 2017 38 Rt Breast mass with nipple discharge 1 month – Simple tumorectomy Not given 13 Kazama et al.…”

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“…However, various management approaches, including aspiration with antibiotics, incision and drainage, tumour and duct resections, and simple tumourectomy, have been performed. 3 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 …”

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A subareolar breast abscess in a man: A case report and literature review

Alqahtani

2020

Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

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Subareolar breast abscesses (SBAs) in men are extremely rare. To date, only 15 men with SBA have been reported in the English literature. We present a case of SBA in a 28-year-old man who visited our surgical clinic with a painful swelling in his right breast for 10 days. Physical examination showed a tender, hot mass in the right subareolar area with erythema. Ultrasound of the right breast showed radiological features of a breast abscess. Fine-needle aspiration yielded brownish yellow pus. Based on these findings, a diagnosis of right SBA was established. This is the first documented case of SBA in men from the KSA. Additionally, this case report sheds light on the current clinical and therapeutic approaches to managing cases of SBA in men.

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A subareolar breast abscess in a man: A case report and literature review

Alqahtani

2020

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“…Sonographic imaging findings present as "heterogenous, irregular, hypoechoic mass" or "fluid collection with internal echoes, and irregular walls." The increased vascularity in surrounding tissues, thickening of skin due to inflammation, and fistulous tract formation may also be present [6,34,35] (Fig. 10d, e).…”

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Imaging findings and classification of the common and uncommon male breast diseases

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Male breast hosts various pathological conditions just like "female breast." However, histo-anatomical diversities with female breast lead to many differences regarding the frequency and presentation of diseases, the radiologic appearance of lesions, the diagnostic algorithm, and malignity features. Radiological modalities may play an important role in evaluating male breast lesions. Although some imaging findings are non-specific, having knowledge of certain imaging characteristics and radiologic patterns is the key to reduce the number of differential diagnoses or to reach an accurate diagnosis. Male breast imaging is mostly based on physical examination and is required for the complaints of palpable mass, breast enlargement, tenderness, nipple discharge, and nipple-skin changes. The majority of the male breast lumps are benign and the most common reason is gynecomastia. Although it is difficult to exclude malignancy in some cases, gynecomastia often has distinguishable imaging features. Pseudogynecomastia is another differential diagnosis that may be confused with gynecomastia. The distinction is important for the treatment plan. Apart from gynecomastia, other male breast lesions form a highly heterogeneous group and can be classified based on "Tissue origin," "Histopathological type and behavior," and "Radiologic features" for both simplification and comprehensive understanding. This article mainly focuses on emphasizing the results of basic histo-anatomical differences of male and female breasts, classifying male breast lesions, covering the spectrum of male breast diseases, and assisting radiologists in recognizing the imaging findings, in interpreting them through a holistic approach, in making a differential diagnosis, and in being a part of proper patient management.

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“Breast abscess in a male patient due to Finegoldia magna and Bifidobacterium scardovii: An unusual entity”

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Subareolar breast abscess in male patients: a report of two patients with a literature review

Abstract: Background: Subareolar breast abscess (SBA) is a rare infectious disease of the breast in male patients.

Cited by 15 publications

References 18 publications

A subareolar breast abscess in a man: A case report and literature review

A subareolar breast abscess in a man: A case report and literature review

Imaging findings and classification of the common and uncommon male breast diseases

“Breast abscess in a male patient due to Finegoldia magna and Bifidobacterium scardovii: An unusual entity”

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