Permission to post. First time mom exclusively breastfeeding 3 1/2 mo old baby. 2 mo ago noted grape sized plugged duct. Mom used all the measures typically recommended for clearing plugged ducts. Saw OB, sent her for US. US said solid mass. Sent to mammogram after diagnosis of solid mass. Mammogrram said not solid but liquid and after the mammogram the lump grew to 3 cm, probably from the pressure of the machine. Grrr. Then to breast US, diagnosed galactocele and needle aspiration of 50 ml milk. Could not clear gelatinous residual. One week later, resumed same size as before aspiration. Surgeon wanted to wait on it. Finished a course of dicloxacillin. Two weeks later, felt very full again and surgeon needle aspirated 77 ml. Two days ago, reported rupture through the outer side of her right breast, leaking milk and blood through a 2-3 mm hole. Mom reports the area before rupture became red, then purple, then 3 small reddened areas appeared and one of them opened up. Possible tissue necrosis in the skin from pressure of the cyst? No fever, no pus, no pain. Continues successfully BF. Going tomorrow to Breast US surgeon for follow up/treatment. Has small bandage over hole and changes breast pad every feed, with 3 cm spot of blood and milk. During daily shower, she pushes the cyst empty as much as possible. Went over scrupulous handwashing, changing bandage and breast pad each feed. Has any one seen this before? Any comments/wisdom to share? Than you - Marie Farver *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome