Inverted Nipple surgical biopsy Oct 17th

scottieintx
scottieintx Member Posts: 4
edited November 2018 in Waiting for Test Results

Hello, I'm writing because I'm about to go into surgery for a biopsy and I'm a little scared. I also think I need to get this out. I'm 55 years old and in July I noticed that my left nipple had become inverted. I immediately called my gynecologist and she ordered all the tests I needed, diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound and MRI. The mammogram really didn't show anything because my breast are so dense. The ultrasound showed that my ducts are dilate and that's it. The MRI was inconclusive and the radiologist recommended a breast surgeon. In the mean time between all these test my breast is getting worse. The nipple is becoming more inverted and the areola area is becoming dimpled. When I saw the breast surgeon she recommended doing a left ductal exploration and retroareolar resection. She's going to remove the ducts behind my nipple for biopsy. This surgery will be done October 17th. If anyone has any suggestions about the upcoming surgery or has any experience with inverted nipple I'd love to hear from you. Thank you in advance

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited October 2018

    Bump. Can anyone weigh in with some advice for Scottie's surgery tomorrow?? Thank you!!

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  • Recap
    Recap Member Posts: 120
    edited October 2018

    No advice but take before-pictures now if you have not already. Take serial pictures after (dated so you record the timeline.)

    Google can scare people silly, but you sound sensible so I am including this link only for self-education purposes. A very long serious article that also discusses benign reasons for nipple retraction.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/...





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  • scottieintx
    scottieintx Member Posts: 4
    edited October 2018

    Just got home from my biopsy. The procedure took about an hour under general anesthesia. Plenty of pain killers right after for the trip home. Now the waiting begins. They told me 3-5 days, that puts me into the weekend so I expect my results sometimes early next week.

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  • Hesalujois
    Hesalujois Member Posts: 6
    edited October 2018

    I am 34 and algo noticed my inverted nipple in July, also a lump and some pain. Went to the dr who said it was probably dried up milk from when I was breastfeeding (I weaned baby in FEB). Pain went away and lump got smaller, so Forgot about it. Lump grew a couple of weeks ago with pain again. Went to a different Dr who sent me for a mammogram and ultrasound. Radiologist recommended a biopsy (BIRADS 4) and now waiting to see the surgeon for a consult. I've been very anxious and just want to get this over with.

    I understand what you’re going through, you will get answers soon though! Try not to think too much about it, there’s just no point now. I am also telling myself the same thing...

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  • scottieintx
    scottieintx Member Posts: 4
    edited October 2018

    Thank you Hesalujois for sharing your story with me. I'm so sorry you are going through this. Having an inverted nipple is definitely nerve racking. In fact having anything wrong with your breast is nerve racking. I hope you get to see the surgeon soon, I know how hard the wait can be. Please keep us posted with updates. I'm saying prayers and hav fingers crossed for you.

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  • scottieintx
    scottieintx Member Posts: 4
    edited October 2018

    I saw the breast surgeon today for my results and I wanted to give them here. I have great news, the results were benign! The inverted nipple was being caused by Duct Ectasia. She said when she got into my ducts they were dilated and had a thick sticky fluid in them. Even though I could not see a discharge from my nipple. hen she started surgery, she noticed that deep inside my inverted nipple it had a hidden “crust" that I could not see. I'm writing this because when I researched on inverted nipples I could not find much. Everything I found on duct ectasia had the symptoms of pain and noticeable nipple discharge. I did not have either of these. I hope this helps someone with an inverted nipple. But always get it checked out by a breast surgeon!

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  • Cynthiaj61
    Cynthiaj61 Member Posts: 22
    edited November 2018

    I’m glad they found what the problem was with you. I’ve been going through similar stuff since The beginning of September. . I had a mammogram but a week before the mammogram I noticed my left breast was swollen and the nipple was inverted. I mentioned it to the radiologist so she had to wait for an order from my doctor so the report could be read that day. Nothing showed up on the mammogram and they also did an ultrasound. To do additional testing an mri was ordered. That was done in October and it came back as a suspicious mass on my breast. I was scheduled for a biopsy in November 8th and the radiologist cane out and said It look like a cyst. And she was going to try to drain it and if she did she would not need to do a biopsy. She went in there and drained it and she said it came out clear so she didn’t do any further testing. She said that I would still have a appointment with the breast surgeon which was on November 16th. The breast surgeon could not tell why my nipple was inverted. Actually she said it was inverted not retracted. she said retraction if the nipple is a sign of breast cancer. I also have a dimpling and a large vein and redness on the same breast.!She gave me a prescription for anabiotic for the redness on my breast. And she also took a picture of my breast and going to monitor it and I’m scheduled to go back in February for another ultrasound. But my breast  still hurts and is still swollen. I’m taking the antibiotics and waiting to see if it gets any better, 

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  • gtgirl
    gtgirl Member Posts: 129
    edited November 2018

    what is retraction of the nipple

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  • Cynthiaj61
    Cynthiaj61 Member Posts: 22
    edited November 2018

    I looked it up after the doctor told me that. This is what I found:

    The nipple is the central projection in theareola. When the nipple is pulled in and points inward instead of out, it is termed nipple inversion or retraction. ... Acquired nipple inversion can be due to benign or malignant causes. Benign nipple inversion is usually a gradual process, occurring over a few years. 


    Does anyone have any information or advise for me?


    Thank you I am still having the same issues. 


    Any input would be much appreciated. 




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