Mammary Duct Ectasia

It is the define as the condition in which ducts beneath your nipples become widens and filled with fluid, ducts walls also become thicken. Widens ducts may become obstructed due to the accumulation of thick sticky substance. There may be no signs and symptoms generally but sometimes cause tenderness and inflammation.

Symptoms

Some people experience following signs and symptoms:

Inverted nipple
Breast lump
Redness around nipple
Tenderness
White greenish or black discharge

Causes

The exact cause of the mammary duct ectasia is still not known yet but some causes included:

Smoking
Nipple inversion
Breast tissue changes due to aging process

Complications

Complications are rare and minor, which included:

Infection
Breast discomfort
Nipple discharge
Lump may confuse about malignancy

Diagnosis

Following tests may be helpful in diagnosis:

Mammography
Ultrasound of the nipple
Blood test

Treatment

Generally, it resolves on its own but sometime required treatment which include:

Pain reliever
Surgery
Antibiotics

Lifestyle and Home Remedies

Following home remedies will help in this condition:

Wear a support bra
Warm compresses
Avoid smoking
Use breast pad for discharge

Mammary Duct Ectasia