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What Causes Oily Discharge From Left Breast?

I am a 40 year old mother of an almost 3 year old. Haven t nursed in almost 9 months. Today my left breast was covered in an oily substance. I didn t really think anything of it...then put on my bra, an within an hour the substance has leaked through my padded bra and soaked my shirt. What in the world could it be???
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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Dear,

I read your query and I really understand it. This oily discharge is due to sebaceous cysts of the breast. Sebaceous cysts are noncancerous, closed pockets of tissue that originate in the infundibular portion of the hair follicles nad are filled with a clear oily liquid or a mixture of oily and white-flaky junk called ‘sebum‘ made by sebaceous (grease) glands. Sebaceous cysts Sebaceous cysts also have a very foul odor. An ultrasound of breast and a mammogram will confirm the diagnosis. Don't forget to self-exam your breasts (touch and see)!

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What Causes Oily Discharge From Left Breast?

Dear, I read your query and I really understand it. This oily discharge is due to sebaceous cysts of the breast. Sebaceous cysts are noncancerous, closed pockets of tissue that originate in the infundibular portion of the hair follicles nad are filled with a clear oily liquid or a mixture of oily and white-flaky junk called ‘sebum‘ made by sebaceous (grease) glands. Sebaceous cysts Sebaceous cysts also have a very foul odor. An ultrasound of breast and a mammogram will confirm the diagnosis. Don t forget to self-exam your breasts (touch and see)! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.