A 26-year-old woman, 5 days postpartum, presents to the GP with bilateral white nipple blanching during and after breastfeeding, followed by intense t...

Question

A 26-year-old woman, 5 days postpartum, presents to the GP with bilateral white nipple blanching during and after breastfeeding, followed by intense throbbing pain and colour changes (white → blue → red). She has no cracked nipples or signs of infection. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud phenomenon of the nipple

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Nipple thrush

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Mastitis

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Poor latch causing trauma

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Milk blister

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Raynaud Phenomenon of the Nipple

A 26-year-old woman, 5 days postpartum, presents to the GP with bilateral white nipple blanching during and after breastfeeding, followed by intense throbbing pain and colour changes (white → blue → red). She has no cracked nipples or signs of infection. What is the most likely diagnosis?