Breast abscess in non-nursing women is an uncommon but increasingly observed condition characterized by pus formation within the breast due to infection. An observational study involving 30 patients aged 28–55 years explored the underlying causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment approaches. The most common contributing factor was diabetes (60%), followed by mastitis (20%), trauma (10%), duct ectasia (3.3%), and carcinoma (6.6%). The predominant organism identified was Staphylococcus aureus, although Streptococcus and Pseudomonas were also isolated.
Ultrasound proved valuable for early diagnosis. Most patients required incision and drainage with antibiotics (66.6%), while some were managed with antibiotics and percutaneous aspiration (16.6%) or antibiotics alone (10%). Two patients with underlying carcinoma did not show improvement. This highlights the importance of early imaging,…