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What Causes Inverted Nipples?
I am a 71 year old female. Recently my left nipple has inverted-about 4 times. My primary care physician does not seem too concerned, and my mammogram 6 months ago was normal. I have a history of breast cancer in my family. Mother and younger sister. Should I be concerned, and if so, what should my next step be? Thank you YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hi,
An inverted nipple can be a sign of underlying cancer. It can also happen as an age-related change due to fibrosis of your breast tissue.
You can go for a mammogram preferably “MR mammogram “to look for any underlying malignancy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
An inverted nipple can be a sign of underlying cancer. It can also happen as an age-related change due to fibrosis of your breast tissue.
You can go for a mammogram preferably “MR mammogram “to look for any underlying malignancy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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