A woman comes to the clinic reporting a nipple discharge. On examination, the area below the areola is red and slightly swollen, with tortuous tubular swelling. The nurse interprets these findings as suggestive of which of the following?

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Duct ectasia is characterized by the inflammation and dilation of the ducts beneath the areola, often presenting with nipple discharge and redness or swelling in the affected area, matching the symptoms described.

A Woman Comes to the Clinic Reporting a Nipple Discharge