"A blocked mammary gland duct is otherwise known as mammary duct ectasia or breast duct ectasia, which occurs due to a blockage in the milk duct. When the milk duct under the nipple becomes clogged with fluid, the ducts can become broader and thicker. It is a non-cancerous condition, and there is no risk of developing breast cancer. The symptoms are breast tenderness, redness, green or black colored discharge, and inverted nipple. It is treated by taking antibiotics, painkillers, and surgery.
Hi, Welcome to our platform. Normally, nipple discharge should easily come out on pressing it. If the secretions have accumulated and are unable to come out, it generally indicates a blocked duct.
Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thanks for your question. The areola and the areolar border is filled with modified sebaceous glands, called glands of Montgomery.
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