I have been living with this nightmare for over 10 years. At first, it was diagnosed as mastitis. I would end up having one surgery a year to remove a chunk of my left breast in order to remove this "infection". ...
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I Have Zuska's Disease
Zuska's Disease, also known as lactiferous fistula, is a rare recurrent condition characterized by draining abscesses around the nipple. It is often misdiagnosed and mistreated, occasionally resulting in unnecessary mastectomy. Symptoms include swelling or subareolar mass, a draining fistula from behind the areola, thick discharge from the nipple, or painful discharge.
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