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Antepartum Mastitis: A Rare Occurrence.

Sushma Malik¹, Varsha Anant Patil², Charusheela Sujit Korday²

¹Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, T. N. Medical College & B.Y.L Nair Hospital, Mumbai, India sushmamalik@gmail.com.

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Antepartum mastitis, though uncommon, can lead to breast abscesses during pregnancy. Early recognition and treatment are crucial for preventing complications in both mother and neonate.

Keywords:

antepartum mastitis breast abscess breastfeeding lactational mastitis

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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Breast Health
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Puerperal mastitis is common in breastfeeding mothers, typically within the first six weeks postpartum.
Antepartum mastitis, occurring before childbirth, is rare but can lead to serious complications if untreated.

Observation:

A case study details a 24-year-old pregnant woman at 34 weeks gestation who developed unilateral antepartum mastitis with abscess formation.
Initial treatment with antibiotics and surgical drainage was insufficient, necessitating further management after delivery.

Findings:

The patient received continued antibiotic therapy and surgical drainage post-delivery of a healthy infant.
Complete healing of the breast abscesses occurred within two months, with residual scarring and a nonprotractile nipple as sequelae.

Implications:

Healthcare providers must recognize the potential for antepartum mastitis and its complications, such as breast abscess.
Prompt diagnosis and adequate treatment of antepartum mastitis are essential to prevent adverse outcomes, including lactation difficulties and increased maternal and neonatal morbidity.