senoma after lumpectomy

jen1 · November 2014

hi ladies I was wondering has anyone experienced a seroma after lumpectomy.I had it drained a couple of days ago. The fluid that came out contained some pus(yuk) at least that's what radiologist thought it was.It was drained at the breast clinic guided by ultrasound. I have been in pain for weeks . my breast was warm and swollen. And on different antibiotics. Also can cancer cells be detected in the fluid.?

Hopeful82014 · November 2014

Jen, you might check out the October Surgery Sisters posts on seromas. Also, there's a recently posted topic on 'Seromas- speak out until you're heard' that might be helpful. Good luck with yours.

georgiagator · November 2014

jen, are you referring to seroma? There is discussion about seromas on the Oct 2014 surgery thread.

jen1 · November 2014

Thank you ladies.

Kicks · November 2014

A seroma should not look like 'pus'. It should be clear but yellowish unless an infection is also going on. How long had your drain(s) been in before removal and the amout of drainage at the time? All come into play if/when a seroma developes. Seromas usually develope shortly after drains are removed.

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