Nipple Discharge Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common causes of nipple discharge?
A
1) Mammary duct ectasia
2) Duct papilloma
3) Galactorrhoea
2
Q
Explain mammary duct ectasia.
A
Exaggeration of normal cyclical changes; with wear and tear ducts adjacent to nipple dilate and fill with breast secretions.
3
Q
How should nipple discharge be investigated?
A
If qualified by age, mammogram.
4
Q
How does duct papilloma present?
A
Bloodstained single duct discharge.
5
Q
What is intraductal papilloma
A
Solitary intraductal benign polyp
6
Q
Why should intraductal papilloma be managed?
A
Excision to ensure no atypic (can harbour areas of atypia/DCIS).
