23rd September 2021

A 48-year-old female presents to her GP with a lump in her left breast, which she describes as painful

A 48-year-old female presents to her GP with a lump in her left breast, which she describes as painful. She also reports lethargy and fever, despite taking paracetamol 1g four times daily (QDS). Her past medical history includes asthma, for which she takes inhalers. On examination, there is a tender, fluctuant lump under the areolar region of the left breast, with erythematous changes in the overlying skin and nipple inversion.

Which of the following is the most appropriate management?

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