GB21.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Breast abscess

Description

A condition of the breast, caused by inflammation due to infection with a bacterial or parasitic host, or contact with other foreign materials. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material within or on the breast tissue.

Index terms

  • Breast abscess
  • Nonlactational abscess
  • nonpuerperal abscess of breast
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  • Nonpuerperal abscess of areola
  • Acute abscess of breast
  • Chronic abscess of breast
  • Nipple abscess
  • Abscess of areola
  • abscess of subareolar
  • Acute abscess of areola
  • Chronic abscess of areola

Exclusions from above levels

  • JB46 – Certain specified disorders of breast or lactation associated with childbirth
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
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  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Foundation children elsewhere

  • JB45.0 – Abscess of breast associated with childbirth

Sibling codes

  • GB21.Y – Other specified inflammatory disorders of breast
  • GB21.Z – Inflammatory disorders of breast, unspecified

Foundation entity

Breast abscess – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1033306788

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: GB21: Inflammatory disorders of breast › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system