title: Nipple discharge.
abstract: The evaluation and management of nipple discharge can be undertaken with minimal difficulty by performing a careful history and examination and following a logical thought process in linking the type of discharge with the suitable mode of treatment. In this manner, the patient's discharge can be efficiently and thoroughly evaluated.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.
authors: J V
authors: JV
authors: Fiorica
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D005687:Galactorrhea / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009558:Nipples; D010173:Palpation; D011247:Pregnancy