Infection · UKMLA & AKT
Lactational mastitis
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise lactational mastitis — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- Acute onset breast pain, erythema, warmth - typically wedge-shaped segment
- Systemic symptoms (fever, rigors, flu-like) - suggest infective mastitis
- Nipple fissure/crack - entry point for bacteria AND an independent indication for antibiotics
- Fluctuant mass - suggests abscess; absence of palpable lump makes abscess unlikely
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