Nipple Discharge
Nipple discharge when noticed for the first time warrants a visit to your oncoplastic surgeon in Vijayawada further examination and be informed about the signs that need immediate attention.
Causes
- 1. Taking certain medications.
- 2. High levels of prolactin
- 3. Trauma to the breast.
- 4. Duct dilation.
- 5. Intra-ducal papillomas
- 6. Hormonal changes.
- 7. Breast infection.
- 8. Breast cancer
Although nipple discharge stems from a benign condition, there may be a component of cancer if there is additionally, a lump in the breast and/or when the discharge contains blood.
Diagnosis
- 1) Imaging: Mammogram, breast ultrasound, and MRI in a few, to identify othe cause.
- 2) Biopsy: This procedure is undertaken if abnormalities are found on breast imaging
- 3) Blood Test: to measure the thyroid and prolactin levels