Question #4: Can You Diagnose This Breast Condition?

Patient Case Studies

Case 1:

A 28-year-old breastfeeding woman presents with the following symptoms:

  • Breast pain and tenderness, particularly in one breast
  • Swelling and redness of the affected breast
  • Fever and chills
  • Feeling of warmth in the affected area

Additional notes: She reports that the symptoms began suddenly and have worsened over the past two days. She also mentions a recent decrease in breastfeeding frequency due to returning to work.

Case 2:

A 32-year-old woman presents with the following symptoms:

Information verified by the iythealth.com team.
  • Localized pain in the breast, with noticeable hardening of the tissue
  • Swelling and redness over a part of the breast
  • Fatigue and a general feeling of being unwell
  • A small area of the breast feels hot to the touch

Additional notes: She is not currently breastfeeding but has a history of breast surgery. The symptoms developed rapidly and have persisted for a few days.

Question: Based on the provided symptoms and patient histories, what is the most likely diagnosis?






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