[Bloody nipple discharge in an infant].
A milky discharge from the nipple and breast hypertrophy are often seen in mature infants, but bloody nipple discharge is very rare in infancy and childhood. In adults, a bloody discharge may be associated with breast carcinoma, but in infants it is a benign, self-limited condition that should be managed conservatively. Surgical procedures should be avoided, because injury to the breast bud may cause permanent damage. We report a 3-month-old girl who presented with a bloody discharge from the left nipple. The discharge diminished gradually in the course of time and ceased completely at the age of 9 months.
Gershin
T
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Surgical Dept. B, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa.
Mogilner
J G
JG
D001826:Body Fluids / Q000378:metabolism; D001941:Breast Diseases; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009558:Nipples / Q000378:metabolism