Retrospective analysis of pathologic nipple discharge

The cause of pathologic nipple discharge is mainly benign lesions, but there is still a possibility of malignancy. Pathologic nipple discharge may be the only or the first symptom of breast cancer. This study aimed to investigate the clinical factors associated with lesions in patients with patholog...

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Published in:Genetics and molecular research 2015-02, Vol.14 (1), p.1443-1449
Main Authors: Yang, L, Wu, D, Fan, Z-M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Breast Diseases - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Calcinosis - diagnosis
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Multivariate Analysis
Nipples - physiopathology
Nipples - secretion
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Young Adult
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Summary:The cause of pathologic nipple discharge is mainly benign lesions, but there is still a possibility of malignancy. Pathologic nipple discharge may be the only or the first symptom of breast cancer. This study aimed to investigate the clinical factors associated with lesions in patients with pathologic nipple discharge using a retrospective analysis of clinical data in 207 cases. The univariate analysis showed that age >50 years, breast lumps, or breast calcifications were risk factors associated with breast cancer in nipple discharge patients (P < 0.05). Discharge characteristics, duration of disease, and identification of lesions had no clear clinical significance (P > 0.05). The multivariate analysis also showed that age >50 years, breast lumps, and breast calcifications were risk factors associated with breast cancer in nipple discharge patients (P < 0.05). Age, breast lumps, and breast calcifications had important clinical significance in identification of benign and malignant nipple discharge.
ISSN:1676-5680
1676-5680
DOI:10.4238/2015.February.13.23