Image IQ: 44-year-old Female, Cord-Like Breast Lump

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44-year-old female presents with “cord-like,” palpable lump on left breast.

44-year-old female presents with “cord-like,” palpable lump on left breast.

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First two images represent color Doppler images of the left breast at the 4:00 position.

Second two images represent color Doppler images in the left breast 4:00 position one month after initial presentation.

What's your diagnosis?

Single dilated duct
Superficial thrombophlebitis (Mondor’s disease)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Mastitis
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