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Re: Abscess

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 15:46:24 -0400 (EDT)

Dear Amber-

If you are still having symptoms in the breast, you could have a follow up diagnostic sonogram to see if there is residual deep abscess or perhaps residual tissue necrosis from the acute infection. If you are still uncomfortable, ask for a second opinion. Perhaps a biospy is in order if anything looks unusual on the mammogram or sonogram. Hannah Brooks, MD, FACS

> I went to the doctor's several months ago and was told I had a low-grade
> infection and was treated with antibiotics. After another month or so I
> saw my ob/gyn was then sent to have a mammogram. I was then diagnosed
> with having an abscess after having the mammogram and then had a
> drainage. Now, a couple of months later i am still having slight pain
> deep inside my breast but nothing is on the surface. I have visited a
> surgeon several times and have been told nothing is wrong, that it is
> healing fine. I just have a feeling that there is still something wrong.
> You can't feel anything on the surface, but if I hold my whole breast in
> my hand I can feel pressure on the inside. If there still is an
> infection, would it rise to the surface and drain, or could it still be
> growing inside? Maybe I'm just scared, or should I seek a second
> opinion?

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