Mastitis

Mastitis

Definition

Inflammation of breast tissue during lactation or postpartum due to an obstructed duct or infection. Mastitis can also occur in non-breastfeeding women, and rarely in men.

Also known as breast infection, breast inflammation, inflammation of breast, inflammatory disease of breast — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Breast Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Breast Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0