Galactorrhea after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Case Report, Review of the Literature, and Algorithmic Approach to Management

M. Asher Schusterman; Madeleine K. Bruce; Kelly Nicholas; Emilia DIego; Carolyn De La Cruz

doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000003028

Galactorrhea after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Case Report, Review of the Literature, and Algorithmic Approach to Management

M. Asher Schusterman, Madeleine K. Bruce, Kelly Nicholas, Emilia DIego, Carolyn De La Cruz

Houston Methodist

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Abstract

Nipple discharge is a rare but possible occurrence after nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM). This study presents the first case of galactorrhea in a female patient after NSM. Although milky discharge due to physiologic lactation related to pregnancy is more common, galactorrhea is still possible and should be worked up appropriately to ensure that all breast tissue has been removed and that there are no other more worrisome causes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	467-469
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of plastic surgery
Volume	88
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000003028
State	Published - Apr 1 2022

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galactorrhea
nipple-sparing mastectomy

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Galactorrhea after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Case Report, Review of the Literature, and Algorithmic Approach to Management

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