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My wife had double masectomy. her left nipple was swollen and sore. squeeze greenish liquid came out. she just had mammogram done. results came back no growth and rare white blood cells detected. what does this mean?

Q: my wife had double masectomy. her left nipple was swollen and sore. squeeze greenish liquid came out. she just had mammogram done. results came back no growth and rare white blood cells detected. what does this mean?

: It means the greenish exudate from the nipple is not due to a bacterial infection.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It means the greenish exudate from the nipple is not due to a bacterial infection.

Answered 10/2/2022

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A member asked:

My wife had double masectomy. her left nipple was swollen and sore. squeeze greenish liquid came out. she just had mammogram done. results came back no growth and rare white blood cells detected. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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