60s female patient presents with left breast pain and palpab | Figure 1

Case Overview

60s female patient presents with left breast pain and palpable lump for one month. Palpable lump is from behind the nipple laterally along the 3:00 position of the breast. Skin over lump and around nipple is red and warm. Lump is firm on palpation. Mammogram showed focal skin thickening, otherwise unremarkable. Describe the ultrasound findings and possible courses of treatment.

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