Breast discharge: origin, treatment and malignancy
La breast discharge constitutes 7% of gynecological consultations. association with malignancy is 5% of all cases. However, if the discharge is unilateral, uniorificial, and bloody, this association reaches 30%.
Types of breast discharge
The bilateral and multi-orificial secretions They are mainly due to extramammary causes. However, they can also be due to proliferative or involutional processes in the normal breast.
When the secretion is unilateral and uniorificial, the cause is a breast lesion, malignant or benign.
Diagnosis
After careful explorationA sample of the discharge will be taken for cytology. A mammogram (if the patient is over 35) and an ultrasound will also be performed. Galactography and MRI are less reliable, although they may help determine the exact location of the lesion.
Treatment
El treatment The treatment of choice is duct excision (in women with intraductal papilloma and multiple intraductal papillomatosis). Only the latter two carry a risk of developing into breast cancer.
From the Women's Unit we recommend that all women undergo an annual gynecological check-up, and/or in any case Go to your gynecologist if you notice any type of breast discharge. in order to make a correct diagnosis. Remember that prevention is the best tool when it comes to preventing and treating any gynecological pathology.
Article written by the Dr. Vega Cabezuelo Women's Unit of Ruber International Hospital.
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