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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Pathology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Breast gangrene is an uncommon surgical condition, often presenting as idiopathic or secondary to specific factors.
  • Histopathological findings include acute inflammatory infiltrate, severe necrosis, necrotizing arteritis, and venous thrombosis.
  • Management typically involves antibiotics and surgical debridement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical characteristics and potential etiologies of breast gangrene.
  • To analyze a cohort of patients diagnosed with breast gangrene.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted over six years.
  • Data from 10 patients diagnosed with breast gangrene were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Ten female patients presented with breast gangrene (6 right, 4 left).
  • Identified causes included breast abscess post-teeth bite (3), iatrogenic trauma from needle aspiration (1), belladonna application (4), and uncontrolled diabetes (1).
  • All patients received broad-spectrum antibiotics and debridement; three required grafting.

Conclusions:

  • Breast gangrene is rare and multifactorial, with potential causes including lactation-associated teeth bites, unsterilized needle aspirations, belladonna application, and uncontrolled diabetes.
  • Idiopathic cases can also occur.
  • Standard treatment involves antibiotics and debridement.