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Update and New Question Re:15 yr. old and Breast Discharge
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 00:49:25 -0600 (CST)
I did take my daughter to a breast specialist today. This doctor did
examine her breasts and felt lumps on both breasts. She also did a
sonagram and diagnosed a cyst on one breast just above the nipple and
said the lump on the other breast again just above the nipple was a
papilloma. I felt very comfortable with this doctor and her
explainations. Surgery will be scheduled soon so that the papilloma can
be removed and the cyst asperated. I didn't think to ask her about the
name "papilloma". I know the "P" in HPV is papilloma and can lead to
pre cancerous cells in the cervix. Can the same thing happen in the
breast? Will she have greater chances of breast cancer later in life?
Thanks again for all your information. :)
Donna
At Fri, 31 Dec 1999, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
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>At Fri, 31 Dec 1999, Donna wrote:
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>>Thank you for your reply. I did take my daughter to the pediatrician
>>this afternoon. She decided that my daughter has mastitis and
>>prescribed antibiotics. I find this odd since she has no pain or fever.
>>Everything I have read relates mastitis to breast feeding only. Can you
>>have mastitis at 15 when you are not lactating?
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>Possible but unusual. If it doesn't clear completely after antibiotics,
>a breast specialist is what I would do with my daughter.
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>>The doctor did not offer
>>to check thyroid or prolactin levels.
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>If it truly is mastitis, they aren't necessary. Only if it's not
>mastitis and a nipple discharge is clear or white.
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>>I had to tell her that is what I
>>wanted checked. After the holidays I will definately get her to a
>>breast specialist. Thanks again!
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>Excellent. Keep us posted.
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>>--
>>Donna
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>>At Thu, 30 Dec 1999, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
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>>>At Thu, 30 Dec 1999, Donna wrote:
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>>>>My daughter has a dark green discharge from one breast. She has no
>>>>pain, sores or lumps. This is the second time she has had this
>>>>discharge. The previous time, her doctor did check prolactin levels and
>>>>that was normal. She has been menstruating (irregularly) for 2 years.
>>>>What could be causing this? Is there anything else that should be
>>>>checked? She we be concerned? Thank you for your time. :)
>>>
>>>Time to see a breast specialist. This is NOT normal and followup is
>>>necessary. Sorry but can't make a diagnosis based upon that. the
>>>breast specialsit/surgeon will be able to help you after an exam and
>>>possible testing.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>>Great Neck, New York
>>>
>>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>>and/or interventions.
>>>
>>>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>>>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>>>
>>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>Great Neck, New York
>
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.
>
>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>
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