Mammary duct ectasia occurs when a milk duct beneath your nipple becomes dilated, the duct walls thicken and the duct fills with fluid. The milk duct can then become blocked or clogged with a thick, sticky substance. Though it's normal to worry about any changes in your breasts, mammary duct ectasia is not a sign of or a risk factor for breast cancer.
Mammary duct ectasia usually improves without treatment. However, if symptoms persist despite self-care measures, you may need antibiotics or possibly surgery to remove the affected milk duct.
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Hi Anon,
Mammary duct ectasia occurs when a milk duct beneath your nipple becomes dilated, the duct walls thicken and the duct fills with fluid. The milk duct can then become blocked or clogged with a thick, sticky substance. Though it's normal to worry about any changes in your breasts, mammary duct ectasia is not a sign of or a risk factor for breast cancer.
Mammary duct ectasia usually improves without treatment. However, if symptoms persist despite self-care measures, you may need antibiotics or possibly surgery to remove the affected milk duct.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mammary-duct-ectasia/DS00751
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Rosa
October 31, 2011 - 5:06amThis Comment
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