Condition
Abscess - areolar gland
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Subareolar abscess; Areolar gland abscess
Definition
A subareolar abscess is an abscess or growth on the areolar gland, which is located underneath or beneath the areola (the circular area of darker pigmentation around the nipple) of the breast.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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