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Breast Discharge

Health Encyclopedia: Intraductal Papilloma

Treatment

Surgical removal (excision) of the involved duct and the mass of cells is done for a biopsy and to assure that cancer is not present.

Support Groups

There may be local support groups available for women with breast disease in your area. You should ask your doctor or health care provider for recommendations.

Expectations (prognosis)

The outcome is expected to be excellent for patients with solitary tumors. Patients with multiple papillomas or who develop them...

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Expert & Community Posts

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For the Men In Your Life

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Nipple Issues: When To Worry, When To Wait

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Health Guide

...hypothyroidism). In the case of the most common pituitary tumor, prolactinoma, there may be a milky breast discharge. People with anorexia nervosa (excessive dieting to the point of starvation)... Read more »

Hypogonadism

...Calling your health care provider Consult with your doctor if you notice loss of menstruation, breast discharge, problems getting pregnant, hot flashes (women), impotence, loss of body hair,... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: secondary

...occur after beginning treatment for this disorder. Call your provider if headache, visual loss, or breast discharge occur. Read more »

Breast Cancer Symptoms

Breast cancer often goes undetected because symptoms may not appear until the cancer is advanced. Because of this, women should have routine screenings, such as mammograms, and conduct self-exams on... Read more »

Symptoms of Breast Cancer: Breast and Nipple Changes

Q. I have this scaly rash right around my nipple. That couldn’t be a sign of cancer, could it? A. Yes, it could. Or it could be a plain old rash. But any time your nipple changes, it’s worth a... Read more »

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