Blue discharge from nipple

Worriedmomma73

what could cause blue discharge from nipple? What should I be concerned about? Is blue discharge normal? What are possible causes?

Beesie

from: Nipple Discharge Breast 360.org A program of The American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation

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Normal (Physiologic) Nipple Discharge

"Nipple discharge is considered normal when it is nonspontaneous (that is, resulting from manipulation) from multiple breast ducts. The color of the discharge may be yellow, white, gray, green, blue, or even dark brown. Normal nipple discharge can occur due to pregnancy or breastfeeding, following breast stimulation with intercourse or a warm shower, and in women with thyroid conditions or hormonal imbalances or who are taking certain medications, including estrogens, oral contraceptives, opiates, some antihypertensive medications, antipsychotic medications, and some antidepressant medications.

Suspicious Nipple Discharge

Nipple discharge is considered suspicious when it is spontaneous (occurring without manipulation of the breast) and persistent, unilateral, coming from only one duct with fluid characterized as clear and colorless, bloody, or pale yellow and transparent. Causes of suspicious nipple discharge include:

• Papilloma—A small, usually noncancerous or benign lesion that grows in a milk duct of the breast
• Ductal ectasia—A widening and thickening of the walls of a milk duct that cause the duct to become blocked, leading to fluid build-up
• Cancer