Postpartum: mastitis: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Postpartum: mastitis

Sample item

Painful red breast with fever during lactation suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Mastitis

This item reviews Postpartum: mastitis; Mastitis is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Endometriosis

    Endometriosis is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • B. Mastitis (correct)

    Correct. Mastitis matches the defining feature.

  • C. Ovarian torsion

    Ovarian torsion is not supported by the key finding.

  • D. Fibroadenoma

    Fibroadenoma does not fit the stated presentation.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is B, Mastitis. This item reviews Postpartum: mastitis; Mastitis is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "Endometriosis" not the answer?

Endometriosis is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Ovarian torsion" not the answer?

Ovarian torsion is not supported by the key finding.

Why is "Fibroadenoma" not the answer?

Fibroadenoma does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Postpartum: mastitis in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Mastitis matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Postpartum: mastitis?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.