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Can mammary duct ectasia sometimes result in surgery of the duct or nipple?
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Occasionally: Occasionally surgery to remove the widened duct is needed to clear up symptoms of nipple pain, inflammation or lump.
Answered 2/27/2017
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Sometimes: There are cases where a milk duct needs to be removed. REF: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mammary-duct-ectasia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374806
Answered 5/23/2020
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