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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Following statements are true with respect to &;discharge of blood from nipple&; EXCEPT
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The correct answer is  .DUCT PAPILLOMA * Commonest cause of bloody discharge from nipple * It is usually single, from a single lactiferous duct * It blocks the duct causing ductal dilatation Clinical Features * Papilliferous swelling (projection), usually seen near the nipple orifice. * Blood stained discharge from the nipple is common. * But serous or serosanguinous discharge can also occur. * Single papilloma is not premalignant. * But multiple papillomas in many ducts can be premalignant. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 466