23rd September 2021

A 44-year-old female presents to her GP reporting a painful lump in her right breast

A 44-year-old female presents to her GP reporting a painful lump in her right breast. She has not identified any other breast lumps and describes no other symptoms. She has a past medical history of anxiety, for which she takes escitalopram. She takes no other medications. On examination, there is a smooth, tender, oval mass in the right breast. There are no overlying skin changes or any other lumps.

Which of the following is the most appropriate medical management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.