Nipple discharge in nulliparous women: an update on causes and diagnosis

A. Bălăceanu, C. Diaconu, G. Aron

Abstract: Nipple discharge is a common problem in nulliparous women, requiring appropiate investigation. Nipple discharge could be physiological and pathological. It is caused by benign disorders in most of the cases. Bloody or clear niple discharge could hide solitary intraductal papilloma or even ductal carcinoma in situ. The diagnostic approach comprises different modalities, depending on the patient’s history, age and clinical examination. Sometimes, multiple diagnostic methods are needed for early detection of breast cancer. If mammography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging are already stated, other methods are under evaluation.
DOI:10.18643/gieu.2014.120

Keywords: nipple discharge, breast, ultrasonography.