Your breasts are made up of connective tissues that include a system of milk ducts — tiny passages that carry milk to the nipples. Mammary duct ectasia occurs when a milk duct beneath the nipple becomes dilated and filled with fluid. The milk duct can then become blocked or clogged with a thick, sticky substance. Though it’s normal to worry about any changes in your breasts, mammary duct ectasia is not a sign of or a risk factor for breast cancer. However, it’s always best to see your doctor if you aren’t sure what’s causing your symptoms.Mammary duct ectasia occurs most often in women in their 40s and 50s and affects as many as one in four women during or aftermenopause. It often causes no symptoms, but some women may have nipple discharge and breast tenderness.
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