Areas of mastitis can turn multicolored due to associated bruising. 
Could that be it? Severe trauma can cause fat necrosis, which might have 
a darkened appearance, but she would probably remember being in a car 
accident or being hit by a baseball bat!

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  cwgenna.com


On 4/29/2011 10:35 AM, Dana Schmidt wrote:
> Have you ever seen a vasular lesion (black and purple area along the vein line)? This would be in the area of where the upper part of the nursing bra touches the breast.  Only on one side with decreased milk production and tenderness from that side. No other lumps or areas of redness.  I'm suspecting trauma of some type but I'm not sure what would be the source.  Other than changing bras, what are your thoughts?  Thank you, Dana
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