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Nipple Discharge - Abnormal


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Alternate Names : Discharge from Breasts, Galactorrhea, Lactation - Abnormal, Milk Secretions, Witches Milk

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Common Causes

breast abscess (most common in lactating women)
trauma can cause discharge from both breasts
drugs such as cimetidine, methyldopa, metoclopramide, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, reserpine, tricyclic antidepressants, or verapamil
prolactinoma (prolactin-secreting tumor in the brain)
intraductal papilloma (a small noncancerous growth in the duct of the breast)
ductal ectasia

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• Definition
• Overview & Considerations
• Common Causes
• Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images

Topics that might be of interest to you

Diseases & Conditions

• Breast Infection
• Pituitary Tumor
• Prolactinoma

Tests & Exams

• Breast Biopsy
• Cranial CT Scan
• Hormone Levels
• Mammography
• Prolactin
• Transillumination
• Ultrasound

Other Topics

• Breast Lump
• Breast Pain
• Physical Examination

Review Date : 2/7/2002
Reviewed By : Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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