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The periareolar glands of Montgomery in the breast are also called Montgomery tubercles or Morgagni tubercles. These periareolar glands are small, papular tissue projections at the edge of the areola (nipple).Obstruction of the Montgomery tubercles may result in an acute inflammation, a clear or light brownish fluid may drain out of the areola (nipple discharge), and an subareolar mass may ...
Infection in a breast, either mastitis or breast abscess may cause a discharge. [1] [3] Eczema of the nipple may result in a discharge with crusting of the nipple skin. [5] Nipple discharge may be due to breast cancer, particularly if there is an accompanying breast lump. [4] A blood-stained discharge may appear in Paget's disease. [5]
Discharge from the nipples of men or boys may indicate a problem. Discharge from the nipples can appear without squeezing or may only be noticeable if the nipples are squeezed. One nipple can have discharge while the other does not. The discharge can be clear, green, bloody, brown or straw-coloured. The consistency can be thick, thin, sticky or ...
Duct ectasia of the breast, mammary duct ectasia or plasma cell mastitis is a condition that occurs when a milk duct beneath the nipple widens, the duct walls thicken, and the duct fills with fluid. This is the most common cause of greenish discharge. [1] Mammary duct ectasia can mimic breast cancer. It is a disorder of peri- or post-menopausal ...
The standard treatment of galactographically suspicious breast lesions is to perform a surgical intervention on the concerned duct or ducts: if the discharge clearly stems from a single duct, then the excision of the duct (microdochectomy) is indicated; [2] if the discharge comes from several ducts or if no specific duct could be determined ...
Breast diseases make up a number of conditions. The most common symptoms are a breast mass, breast pain, and nipple discharge. [1] A majority of breast diseases are noncancerous. [2] Although breast disease may be benign, or non-life threatening there remains an associated risk with potentially a higher risk of developing breast cancer later on ...
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Nipple discharge: A discharge, which may be yellow or bloody, may ooze from the area. [2] Nipple changes: The nipple may become inverted. [2] Breast changes: Palpable lumps or masses may be present. [4] [6] There may be redness, oozing and crusting, and a sore that does not heal. [6]