i noticed a green almost black discharge
from my breast does any one know what it
could be
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love_pinkish
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Posted: 04-01-08 16:42pm
that sounds scary
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mominashoe
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Posted: 04-01-08 17:17pm
You really need to see a doctor. This
might be (with dark green nipple
discharge) mammary duct ectasia. Here is
an excerpt from a page, plus a link
provided so you can look for more
information:
"The discharge may be due to the
fibrocystic disease. However, such
greenish discharge is also characteristic
for an inflammation of the breast ducts
called mammary duct ectasia which is not
usually related to an underlying cancer
nor does it put you at greater risk than
the normal for breast cancer. Ectasia is
an inflammation of the breast ducts that
is not caused by bacteria. While it is
usually a benign process, it can sometimes
look like a cancer on a mammogram and thus
will most likely require a biopsy. Also,
surgery may be indicated if there is a
very persistent, copious discharge, breast
pain, nipple retraction or an underlying
mass thought to be an abscess or
inflammatory mastitis. It is difficult to
treat and excision of the inflamed ducts
is only about 85% successful. Whether the
mammogram is benign or not, you should see
a surgeon experienced in breast disease
for further management."
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