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Ductal ectasia, breastfeeding k
I was feeling a lump near the edge mai my nipple.I got a breast scan done and it says ductal ectasia , I have read online that it happens during menopause.
Can it happen during breastfeeding as well? Will it correct on its own.
I have been breastfeeding since 17 months now.
It's not cancer right, please guide
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Very rare condition.
Never seen any case so far.
Please consult a General Surgeon for a physical examination and further management.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Duct ectasia means dilatation of the breast duct
No it is not cancer
stop breastfeeding should settle on its own
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Dr. Shweta Lodhi Umate
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Nagpur
Consult with a surgeon
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