Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2734659 | Imagerie de la Femme | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Inflammatory and infectious diseases during lactation are frequent but poorly known. Most often the chronologic sequence is the obliteration of a duct, mastitis and then abscess. With an appropriate treatment, the formation of an abscess can be avoided. Radiologist can confirm the diagnosis, exclude a malignant process and treat abscesses. US is the imaging modality of choice, mammography is only performed when inflammatory breast cancer is suspected.
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Authors
Isabelle Leconte, Latifa Fellah,