Sx - Nipple Discharge

What is the commonest cause of nipple discharge during breastfeeding?

Galactorrhoea.

What condition is characterized by high levels of prolactin and is often associated with pituitary tumors?

Hyperprolactinaemia.

What are the two types of pituitary tumors related to hyperprolactinaemia?

Microadenomas (

What visual disturbance may occur due to pressure from a pituitary tumor on the optic chiasm?

Bitemporal hemianopia.

What is mammary duct ectasia and in which demographic is it most common?

Dilatation of breast ducts, most common in menopausal women.

What type of discharge is typically associated with mammary duct ectasia?

Thick and green in color.

What type of breast discharge is often blood-stained and may indicate carcinoma?

Nipple discharge.

What is an intraductal papilloma and who is it more common in?

A condition that may cause blood-stained discharge, more common in younger patients.

What is the purpose of the triple assessment in patients with mass lesions?

To examine the breast and determine whether there is a mass lesion present.

What does an M followed by a numerical code indicate in reporting investigations for suspected mass lesions?

The type of investigation, for example, mammography, followed by a numerical code for the findings.

What management steps are advised for non-malignant nipple discharge?

Exclude endocrine disease, provide smoking cessation advice for duct ectasia, and consider total duct excision for severe symptoms.