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Blood Discharge from Nipples
My Mother aged about 60+, facing the issue of drops of blood discharge from left nipple from last 4 days.
She dosent have any pain or lump in the surrounding areas and no reddish mark around the nipples.
Why it is happening and what should be done immediately to stop it. Is this a cause of cancer?
Please clarify this.
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Considering her and blood stained nipples discharge, it could be malignancy. Even if a mass is not palpable, please get evaluated by a surgeon or oncologist , and do ultrasound and mammogram. Based on the USG results, if a lesion is detected will plan for FNAC or biopsy.
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Likely malignant
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Bloody nipple discharge in women over 60 can sometimes be a sign of a serious condition including cancer, so it’s important to get it checked. However, don’t panic—there are also many causes. To be sure, it’s best to see a medical oncologist who can examine you, ask for a mammogram, and then decide on the next steps. Please don’t ignore the symptom.
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Dr. Chandni Hotwani
Radiation Oncologist
15 yrs exp
Nagpur
Looking at her age, she should definitely be evaluated for the discharge, a sonography and if needed biopsy of any lesion around the nipple should be done
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