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Re: bleeding from one nipple

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 5 Jun 2003 13:08:03 -0400 (EDT)

Dear Diane- Bleeding from a specific duct may indicate a growth in that breast duct. This is not necessarily a cancerous growth, but it should be checked. I cannot tell from your description, however, if the bleeding was due to a superficial nipple problem such as irritation or injury to the skin, or if it truly came from within the breast and bled from a duct opening. It is appropriate for a surgeon to take a look at this. If it does not return and if no other abnormalities are detected, then observation would be in order. If the discharge is elicited by the surgeon and/or if an abnormality shows up on imaging, a biopsy will be recommended. The most common cause of bloody nipple discharge is a benign growth known as a papilloma. Cancer is much less common. Hannah Brooks,MD, FACS

> I am 39 and a few days ago after taking a shower I realized I was
> bleeding from one nipple. It stopped after awhile and didn't hurt.
> Yesterday I went to the doctor and she tried to get it to bleed again
> but nothing came out. She didn't feel any lumps. I am now scheduled
> for my first mammogram next week and then have an appt. to speak with a
> surgeon. What could this be? I am extremely worried. Thank-you.
>
> -Diane

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