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What Causes An Elongated Red Patch Be Nipple That Secretes Fluid?
Question: i have developed an elongated red ring of sorts from my right nipple that extends out on to my breast about an inch long and 1/4 inch in diameter and there seems to be something secreting from that nipple that has hardened
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Brief Answer:
Mammogram advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
The lesion seems to be infection, abscess or ductal ectasia.
In either of these situations, you should get a proper breast examination and get a mammogram to confirm the diagnosis.
Further treatment should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Mammogram advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
The lesion seems to be infection, abscess or ductal ectasia.
In either of these situations, you should get a proper breast examination and get a mammogram to confirm the diagnosis.
Further treatment should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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