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case_images: (A) Abscess formation around the right nipple. (B) Ultrasonography of the right nipple revealed abscess formation with a blood flow signal. (C) Ultrasonography imaging around the right nipple after drainage and antibiotic administration showed no abscess formation, but several existing cysts.
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case_images: Figure 1 illustrates the timeline of treatment and symptom resolution. A follow-up medical checkup after treatment revealed that her symptoms persisted, and abscess formation around the right nipple was confirmed (Figure 1A). Ultrasonography of the right nipple revealed the formation of an abscess with a blood flow signal in the upper exterior area, and the patient was diagnosed with a submammary abscess (Figure 1B). The administration of minocycline for seven months suppressed the infection (Figure 1C); however, blood tests revealed liver dysfunction; thus, minocycline was discontinued.