25-year-old female with a painful palpable mass in the right breast near the areola presents for right breast ultrasound A targeted right breast ultrasound was performed for the palpable area of concern. On physical examination, a 1 cm palpable, tender mass is noted at the 9 o'clock position of the right areola. Patient indicates interval increase in size of the mass in last 10 days. Ultrasound demonstrates a complex cystic mass with internal echoes and increased blood flow measuring 2.3 x 1.2 by 1.6 cm most likely representing an abscess.
Palpable mass right breast 9 o'clock position most likely corresponds to an abscess. Findings conveyed to Donna Christian, Dr. Chhablani's nurse at the time of the patient.BIRADS: 2 - Benign finding.RECOMMENDATION: B - Surgical Consultation.