Antepartum Mastitis: A Case Report. Issue 1 (1995)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith-Levitin, Michelle; Skupski, Daniel W.
• Is Part Of: Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 3:Issue 1(1995)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 36
• Publication Date: 1995
• Subjects: Generative organs, Female -- Infections -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases in pregnancy -- Periodicals; 618.142005
• DOI: 10.1155/S1064744995000275
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-7449

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Acute mastitis commonly occurs in the postpartum period. It has been reported only rarely in the antepartum period. Case: A 14-year-old patient presented at 29 weeks gestation with her symptoms and examination consistent with bilateral mastitis that had worsened over 2 months. She had evidence of systemic infection. She was treated with parenteral antibiotics and local skin care. She gradually improved and delivered a healthy infant at term. Conclusion: The management of antepartum mastitis can be derived from experience with puerperal mastitis. It must include early recognition, a search for predisposing factors and causative organisms, and aggressive treatment. Such an approach can lead to successful pregnancy outcome with minimal fetal or maternal morbidity.