Lisa Helen Amir1. 1. Centre for the Study of Mothers' and Children's Health, La Trobe University. l.amir@latrobe.edu.au
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Mastitis is a common problem for lactating women. However, medical practitioners may not recognise that there are also other causes of breast pain during lactation. OBJECTIVE: This article presents a case study that demonstrates several common causes of breast and nipple pain in a lactating woman. DISCUSSION: Once medical practitioners are aware of the presenting features of mastitis, candida infection and vasospasm, they will be able to conduct a careful history and examination and make the correct diagnosis.
BACKGROUND:Mastitis is a common problem for lactating women. However, medical practitioners may not recognise that there are also other causes of breast pain during lactation. OBJECTIVE: This article presents a case study that demonstrates several common causes of breast and nipple pain in a lactating woman. DISCUSSION: Once medical practitioners are aware of the presenting features of mastitis, candida infection and vasospasm, they will be able to conduct a careful history and examination and make the correct diagnosis.
Authors: Lisa H Amir; Meabh Cullinane; Suzanne M Garland; Sepehr N Tabrizi; Susan M Donath; Catherine M Bennett; Amanda R Cooklin; Jane R W Fisher; Matthew S Payne Journal: BMC Pregnancy Childbirth Date: 2011-07-22 Impact factor: 3.007
Authors: Lisa H Amir; Susan M Donath; Suzanne M Garland; Sepehr N Tabrizi; Catherine M Bennett; Meabh Cullinane; Matthew S Payne Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2013-03-09 Impact factor: 2.692