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6th Edition of Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia

September 15-17, 2025 | Hybrid Event

September 15 -17, 2025 | London, UK
GCSA 2025

Microbial spectrum and histo-pathological pattern in patients with breast abscess: A 5 year retrospective study in a tertiary care rural teaching hospital in South India

Caroline Francis, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Hull Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom
Title : Microbial spectrum and histo-pathological pattern in patients with breast abscess: A 5 year retrospective study in a tertiary care rural teaching hospital in South India

Abstract:

Breast abscess is a condition as old as mankind, references to which are available in ancient scriptures in the civilizations world over. It is a commonly occurring condition reported in female patients visiting the surgery OPD. Other conditions of the breast such as tuberculosis, granulomatous mastitis, primary squamous cell carcinoma, can mimic breast abscess. Hence it is important to understand the microbial spectrum, culture and sensitivity and histopathological profile of breast abscess for proper diagnosis and management of breast abscess in the community.

Objectives:

1. To study the microbiological spectrum and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of pus cultures done for these patients

2. To determine the histopathological profile in breast abscess.

This study on the microbial spectrum and histopathological patterns in patients with breast abscesses provides valuable insights for clinical practice. The analysis identified key pathogens, notably Staphylococcus aureus, and characterized distinct inflammatory responses, which are essential for accurate diagnosis. Importantly, the findings assist in differentiating breast abscesses from conditions such as inflammatory breast cancer, chronic inflammatory diseases, and TB mastitis, thereby guiding appropriate management strategies. By integrating microbiological and histopathological data, this study enhances our understanding of breast disease etiology, paving the way for improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes in affected patients.

Biography:

She graduated in 2021 from Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College in Kolenchery, Kerala, India. Following the completion of her one-year internship, she worked as a Non-Academic Junior Resident in the Department of General Surgery at her alma mater in 2022. During this period, she was actively involved in several research projects, which strengthened her clinical acumen and deepened her passion for medicine.

Eager to expand her career internationally, she pursued the PLAB examinations and obtained GMC registration in 2024. She is currently working as a Trust Grade Resident Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Hull Royal Infirmary. One of the key milestones in her journey so far was presenting at the 6th Edition of the Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia (GCSA) in 2023—an experience that greatly contributed to her personal growth and professional development.

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