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What Does Lump And Green Discharge In Breast Indicate?
I have a lump in my breast. it has been there about 2 yrs and has grown in size. recently I discovered a smaller lump beneath it which is very painful. I have also had green discharge. could it be a clogged milk duct? or cancer? I have had 2 mammograms in the past 2 yrs. but wasn t told anything abnormal was found.
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A lump in breast along with green colored discharge suggests a duct ectasia.
Green colored discharge is very characteristic of duct ectasia.
Dict ectasia ia dilation of mammary duct and collection of discharge in the duct.
Surgical excsion of the duct is the definitive treatment of duct ectasia.
I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment, duct radiography and thus treatment.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
A lump in breast along with green colored discharge suggests a duct ectasia.
Green colored discharge is very characteristic of duct ectasia.
Dict ectasia ia dilation of mammary duct and collection of discharge in the duct.
Surgical excsion of the duct is the definitive treatment of duct ectasia.
I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment, duct radiography and thus treatment.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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