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Is male nipple discharge possible?

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Dr. Dariush Vaziri answered

Yes: It is very rare. But if present it definitely needs to be check by an expert in breast care to rule out an undrlying malignancy.

Dr Rosen and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/13/2017

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