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Antepartum mastitis: a case report.

M Smith-Levitin1, D W Skupski

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Cornell University Medical Center/New York Hospital 525 E. 68th Street, Room J 130, New York, NY 10021, USA.

Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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Antepartum mastitis, rare during pregnancy, requires prompt recognition and aggressive treatment. Early intervention ensures positive outcomes for both mother and baby.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Acute mastitis typically affects postpartum women.
  • Antepartum mastitis is a rare condition during pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of antepartum mastitis.
  • To discuss the management and outcomes of pregnancy complicated by mastitis.

Main Methods:

  • A case of a 14-year-old patient at 29 weeks gestation with bilateral mastitis and systemic infection.
  • Treatment involved parenteral antibiotics and local skin care.

Main Results:

  • The patient showed gradual improvement.
  • Successful delivery of a healthy infant at term was achieved.

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Conclusions:

  • Antepartum mastitis management parallels puerperal mastitis.
  • Early recognition, identification of predisposing factors/organisms, and aggressive treatment are crucial.
  • Successful pregnancy outcomes with minimal maternal/fetal morbidity are achievable.