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Medical Conditions - Galactocele

Galactocele, also called lactocele, is a rare benign milk-filled retention cyst of the breast. It is caused due to any blockage in the milk duct during lactation. Symptoms include persistent or intermittent milky discharge spontaneously leaked or manually expressed, irregular or absent menstrual period, and headache or vision problems. Treatment involves drainage (aspiration) of milk through a fine needle.

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I have a breast lump with white discharge. Is it serious?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you are experiencing are not suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis. The breast lump looks like a galactocele, which is a milk-filled cyst.

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Which specialist would perform surgery of a galactocele?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A galactocele is a milk filled space inside the breast.

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