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Mammary duct ectasia

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Greenish multi-duct nipple discharge with mild nipple inversion in a 50-year-old is classic for mammary duct ectasia, a benign condition. Cancer gives a hard irregular lump with spontaneous bloody unilateral discharge; intraductal papilloma gives clear/bloody discharge.

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