Evaluation and Management Strategies in a Patient Presented with Nipple Discharge

Abstract

Introduction Nipple discharge (ND) is the third most common problem, a woman presents in the breast out patient clinic. There are many causes of nipple discharge and we need to have a detailed evaluation for deciding the proper management.
Methods: This is a review article on discussing the etio-pathogenesis and management of ND.
Results ND happens due to breast related to non-breast related causes. Detailed history related to medicines, hypothyroidism, prolactinomas and other co-morbidities need to be taken. Breast related cause range from duct ectasia, papillomas to malignant causes like ductal carcinoma in situ, papillary carcinomas or infiltrating ductal carcinomas.
Conclusion Patients presenting with ND need detailed evaluation and treatment is tailor made for each patient based on the specific cause of ND