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A 23-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a complaint of pain in her left breast since last night. She is breastfeeding her 1-week-old girl. On examination, her temperature is 99.8 F, her pulse is 88/min. and her blood pressure is 120/80. Local examination of the left breast reveals a localized soft tender 1-inch area. Her past medical, surgical and family histories are unremarkable.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A- A clogged milk duct
B- A breast abscess
C- Milk engorgement
D- Mastitis
E- Inflammatory carcinoma
A 23-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a complaint of pain in her left breast since last night. She is breastfeeding her 1-week-old girl. On examination, her temperature is 99.8 F, her pulse is 88/min. and her blood pressure is 120/80. Local examination of the left breast reveals a localized soft tender 1-inch area. Her past medical, surgical and family histories are unremarkable.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A- A clogged milk duct
B- A breast abscess
C- Milk engorgement
D- Mastitis
E- Inflammatory carcinoma
