Raynaud's phenomenon of the nipples: An elusive diagnosis

被引:13
作者
Morino, Carolyn [1 ]
Winn, Susan M. [1 ]
机构
[1] St Lukes S Hosp, Overland Pk, KS USA
关键词
nipple pain; breastfeeding; nipple vasospasm; lactation consultant;
D O I
10.1177/0890334407300018
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Pain and throbbing of the nipples associated with Raynaud's phenomenon often mimics yeast or fungal infections. Breastfeeding mothers with Raynaud's of the nipples are often treated inappropriately for organisms such as Candida Albicans with topical or systemic antifungal agents. This case report describes the eventual diagnosis of Raynaud's phenomenon of the nipples in a breastfeeding mother who was initially treated for yeast.
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页码:191 / 193
页数:3
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