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What Is Causing Bleeding From The Mastectomy Site Long After The Surgery?

My friend had a partial mastectomy 13 years ago and the scar has suddenly started weeping and bleeding. She says she might have scratched it in her sleep but she is afraid to go to her GP in case it is bad news. What could cause bleeding so long after the operation?
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM...

Noted your friend having bleeding from scar of mastectomy...

Here consultation to surgeon done without delay to prevent further complication..
Here breast must be examined by palpation for detecting any mass...
If mastectomy in past done for malignancy then there can be development of malignancy from residual tumour cell.
If mass palpable FNAC done....

If palpation normal then bleed may from scar that might hypertrophied ...
If scar is seems to be infected then antibiotic needed...
Brufen like antiinflammatory drug given...

Take care.

Dr.Parth
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What Is Causing Bleeding From The Mastectomy Site Long After The Surgery?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM... Noted your friend having bleeding from scar of mastectomy... Here consultation to surgeon done without delay to prevent further complication.. Here breast must be examined by palpation for detecting any mass... If mastectomy in past done for malignancy then there can be development of malignancy from residual tumour cell. If mass palpable FNAC done.... If palpation normal then bleed may from scar that might hypertrophied ... If scar is seems to be infected then antibiotic needed... Brufen like antiinflammatory drug given... Take care. Dr.Parth