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Discharge From Nipple
Abnormal nipple discharge is abnormal fluid leakage from one or both nipples of the breast.
Alternative Names
Discharge from breasts; Milk secretions; Lactation - abnormal; Witches milk; Galactorrhea
Considerations
The likelihood of nipple discharge increases with age and number of pregnancies.
While a milky nipple discharge is rare in men and in women who have never been pregnant, it does occur. When it does, it is likely to be caused by some underlying disease,...
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