A 43-year-old member asked:
what does it mean if you have male nipple discharge?
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Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered
Radiation Oncology 47 years experience
Male galactorrhea: May be the sign of a pituitary tumor. Or, chronic stimulation, or infection. Check in with your doctor to see if there is gynecomastia and what if anything to do next.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Is male nipple discharge possible?
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Dr. Dariush Vaziri answered
Breast Surgery 47 years experience
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.
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