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What Causes Painful Lump In Breast And Brown Discharge From Nipple?
Hi i'm 31, i have a constantly painful lump that has grown quickly in my left breast, brown watery discharge from the nipple when expressed, some itchiness around the lump but visibly my breast and nipple look fine. Lump was 2cm about 2months ago but now feels like a golf ball. I haven't breastfed for 10months but always had problems with mastitis and blockages.
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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1.The most possible cause is ductal ectasia ( blockage of the ducts ). The greenish discharge is due to the bacterial infection coincide with the blockage.
2.Post lactational ductal ectasia also seen when sudden stoppage of breast feeding.
3.The above causes may cause inflammation of the breast / mastitis.
4.If you are my patient, after examination sent for a ultrasound breast ( to evaluate the nature of the lump, its source and extensions)
5.Depending on findings treatment may be simple antibiotic course to incision and drainage as required, So go a head and see your doctor and get the needful things done.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.The most possible cause is ductal ectasia ( blockage of the ducts ). The greenish discharge is due to the bacterial infection coincide with the blockage.
2.Post lactational ductal ectasia also seen when sudden stoppage of breast feeding.
3.The above causes may cause inflammation of the breast / mastitis.
4.If you are my patient, after examination sent for a ultrasound breast ( to evaluate the nature of the lump, its source and extensions)
5.Depending on findings treatment may be simple antibiotic course to incision and drainage as required, So go a head and see your doctor and get the needful things done.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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