puerperal mastitis


pu·er·per·al mas·ti·tis

mastitis, usually suppurative, occurring in the later part of the puerperium. Synonym(s): lactational mastitis

puerperal mastitis

Mastitis, often accompanied by suppuration, occurring in the later portion of the puerperium. The breast may become indurated due to retention of milk. See also: mastitis

Mathes,

Paul, Austrian physician, 1871-1923. Mathes syndrome - breast pain with nursing. Synonym(s): puerperal mastitis