Condition
Areolar gland abscess
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Abscess - areolar gland; Subareolar 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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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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