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Case 113

Case History

Two weeks after a normal vaginal delivery, this 34-year-old woman develops severe left breast pain and erythema. Clinically, she appears to have mastitis and is started on antibiotics.

Physical Examination

• left breast: diffusely tender and erythematous

• right breast: normal exam

Mammogram

• diffuse increased density (Figs. 113–1 and 113–2)

Figure 113–1. Although both breasts exhibit diffuse increased density, the left breast is more dense than the right breast. (A). Right MLO mammogram. (B). Left MLO mammogram. (C). Right CC mammogram. (D). Left CC mammogram.

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