Prevotella bivia: A Rare Cause of Zuska's Breast Disease.

Cureus

General Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Harlem Hospital Center, New York, USA.

Published: September 2022

Zuska's breast disease is a rare disorder leading to recurring subareolar abscess typically in obese patients with a history of smoking. The pathophysiology is a combination of ductal obstruction from squamous metaplasia and infection usually by anaerobic and gram-positive bacteria. Zuska's breast disease does not have a single standardized treatment partly attributed to the lack of physician awareness of the disorder. The initial management should include smoking cessation, anaerobic and gram-positive antibiotic coverage, and drainage of abscesses if present.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9541477PMC
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