23rd September 2021

A 46-year-old female presents to her GP with a left breast lump

A 46-year-old female presents to her GP with a left breast lump. She describes this as slightly tender, though it does not affect daily activity. Her past medical history includes a duodenal ulcer. She has recently had breast reduction surgery. There is no family history. On examination, she is afebrile, though there is a firm, round mass in the left breast, with erythema.

Which of the following is the most appropriate management?

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