Which of the following can cause nipple discharge? Select all that apply
a. Medications d. Cysts
b. Mammary duct ectasia e. Pituitary tumors
c. Infection f. Manual stimulation
A, C, E, F
Nipple discharge can be caused by the use of medications such as tranquilizers and oral contraceptives, manual stimulation, pituitary tumor, or infection. Discharge is not caused by mammary duct ectasia or cysts.
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