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Abscess
A pus-filled cavity; an abscess in the breast of a nursing woman can result from untreated mastitis, or breast infection. Symptoms of an abscess include throbbing pain, swelling, tenderness, localised heat, and fever. Treatment includes antibiotics and possible surgical drainage.
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