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What Causes Puss Discharge From Nipples?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014
Question: my mother 60 year old, her nipple came pus continue one week any problem please tell me and also give solution, and also which doctor I meet
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Examination of nipple discharge is required.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

Pus discharge from nipple can be due to infection, mastitis, abscess, or malignancy.
Infection or mastitis is more common in lactating females.

Tuberculosis is an infection common in developing countries.
Besides tuberculosis, it is important to rule out malignancy ate the age of 60.

I would suggest you to consult a surgeon for clinical assessment.
The examination of the nipple discharge or pus is required to look for evidence of infection or malignancy.

A through clinical examination is required to look for any underlying breast lump.
Nipple discharge is often associated with an underlying lump.
If lump is appreciated, a mammography/ ultrasonography of breast will be required.
These imaging studies have to be followed by an aspiration cytology.
In aspiration studies, the cells are aspirated from the lump, stained with appropriate stains and then examined under the microscope.

If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (22 hours later)
can suggest doctor in XXXXXXX UP, area, So I can meet him
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
BHU XXXXXXX will provide all specialists.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,

I am afraid I will not be able to suggest any doctors name on a public forum like healthcareMagic.
However, BHU at XXXXXXX offers medical specialists and medical facilities.
You can consult a surgeon on the first hand for clinical assessment and then relevant investigations.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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What Causes Puss Discharge From Nipples?

Brief Answer: Examination of nipple discharge is required. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Pus discharge from nipple can be due to infection, mastitis, abscess, or malignancy. Infection or mastitis is more common in lactating females. Tuberculosis is an infection common in developing countries. Besides tuberculosis, it is important to rule out malignancy ate the age of 60. I would suggest you to consult a surgeon for clinical assessment. The examination of the nipple discharge or pus is required to look for evidence of infection or malignancy. A through clinical examination is required to look for any underlying breast lump. Nipple discharge is often associated with an underlying lump. If lump is appreciated, a mammography/ ultrasonography of breast will be required. These imaging studies have to be followed by an aspiration cytology. In aspiration studies, the cells are aspirated from the lump, stained with appropriate stains and then examined under the microscope. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal