Case presentation A 47-year-old lady presented to the emergency department via ambulance with a monthlong history of worsening right breast cellulitis and discharge from a periareolar abscess. Her significant past… Click to show full abstract
Case presentation A 47-year-old lady presented to the emergency department via ambulance with a monthlong history of worsening right breast cellulitis and discharge from a periareolar abscess. Her significant past history included a breast abscesses managed conservatively 2 years prior, body mass index of 44 kg/m, autoimmune vasculitis on long-term low-dose prednisolone. She was also an ex-smoker and suffered from anxiety. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures, the patient was reluctant to present to the emergency department, but also struggled to find adequate medical attention in the community.
               
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