bloody nipple discharge in infancy:report of a case

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f. nili a. tajaddini

چکیده

bloody nipple discharge in infancy has rarely been reported in medical literature. we report a 7 month-old female infant with a one month history of bilateral nipple discharge. endocrinologic and hematological workups were within normal limits. breast ultrasonography showed two non-echogenic cystic areas in each breast. the problem resolved after a period of observation. this is a benign condition and resolves spontaneously, but if persistent, should be properly investigated. biopsy or excision is not indicated. we recommend breast ultrasonography for the follow-up of this condition.

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acta medica iranica

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