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The problem of nipple discharge and its clinical evaluation and management beginning in the office setting of the gynecologist, primary care physician, or surgeon are the focus of this chapter. Nipple discharge is fairly common, comprising 3% to 7% of chief complaints relating to the breast. This problem is very distressing to women because they feel that it may indicate the presence of a serious breast disease or cancer. To allay the patient’s fear, gentleness, concern, and reassurance must be expressed in this and all breast disease management. The assessment of nipple discharge aims to distinguish physiologic from pathologic discharge.
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Bravo, A.J. (1993). Nipple Discharge. In: Knaus, J.V., Isaacs, J.H. (eds) Office Gynecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4340-3_15
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