A member asked:

For the past 6 wks i've had a clear discharge coming from a couple of ducts in my left nipple. i've also had swelling & pain in my left breast. i've seen a specialist & i've had an ultrasound, mammogram & ductogram. none of these have turned up any cysts,

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marwan Akasheh answered

Nipple discharge: It is called ductectasia they need surgery and removal

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

Answered 9/25/2014

3.7k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

For the past 6 wks i've had a clear discharge coming from a couple of ducts in my left nipple. i've also had swelling & pain in my left breast. i've seen a specialist & i've had an ultrasound, mammogram & ductogram. none of these have turned up any cysts,

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marwan Akasheh answered

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Mammogram and ultrasound showed a 4.8 cm cyst in left breast that appears to be benign. Its been three weeks and now I no longer can feel the cyst at all. Is it possible for a cyst that large in size to go away on its own?

A member asked:

Sore breasts and underarms is sore. A year ago had a reddish brown discharge from left nipple, had no insurance so i went to planned parenthood and they referred me to karmannos for a free mammogram. The mammogram, showed nothing. The discharge from my ni

A member asked:

Can left breast cysts be diagnosed without any mammogram or ultrasound imaging? If so why would I be put on 21 day course of mobec?

A member asked:

Found a large cyst in left breast after doing a ultrasound and mammogram. Isnt causing any pain. Can it turn into cancer? Should i have it drained?

A member asked:

36 F pp 2 yr. I got a bump on left breast went away with abx.. sebcautanous cyst. However GYN recommended US (showed Anechoic cyst and dilated ducts. No solid lesion identified). BIRADS, 0. They recommend bilateral mammogram. I feel unnecessary?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I had possible bloody nipple discharge, so I had an u/s done today. One breast has 2 8mm complicated cysts. Bc of discharge, dr recommended a mammogram. What are complicated cysts? Why would dr also recommend mam- what can it see that u/s can't?

Occasional shooting pain in left breast which began 4 years ago. Previous two mammos and ultrasounds were clear, except cysts. In Nov '19, started having intermittent bloody discharge from left nipple and now feeling a harder lump. I'm 49.

Hi Im experiencing clear/cloudy nipple discharge for 2 weeks. Ive had 2 normal ultrasounds and seen a breast specialist. Im nervous its cancer?

I have a rash in breast down from nipple area it seems mosquito bite. Its itching. What can i apply there? I did mammogram and ultrasound two months ago.all clear. Can it be something more serious?

I have a rash on my breast. itchy armpits. clear liquid that comes from my nipple when I squeeze it. my skin looks wrinkly I went to the Dr they did mammogram and ultrasound didn't see anything. should I get a second opinion?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?