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Duct ectasia of breast
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: Mammary duct ectasia
Overview
Overview
Duct ectasia of breast is a condition where there is an obstruction of the lactiferous duct.[1]
Mammary duct ectasia can mimic breast cancer. It is a disorder of premenopausal age. Nipple retraction, inversion and sometimes bloody discharge may present. Histologically dilation of the large duct is prominent. Pathogenesis may be a reaction to stagnant colostrum.It can lead to pain in the nipple.[2]
References
References
- ↑ “Mammary duct ectasia – MayoClinic.com”.
- ↑ Browning J, Bigrigg A, Taylor I (1986). “Symptomatic and incidental mammary duct ectasia”. J R Soc Med. 79 (12): 715–6. PMC 1290571. PMID 3806542. Unknown parameter
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