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  2. Microdochectomy - Wikipedia

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    Microdochectomy is a standard treatment of in case there is nipple discharge which stems from a single duct. [2] There are preliminary indications that if ductoscopy and close follow-up are performed, in some cases microdochectomy may not be necessary despite bloody nipple discharge.

  3. Galactography - Wikipedia

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    With galactography, a larger part of the ductal system can be visualized than with the endoscopic investigation of a duct (called galactoscopy or ductoscopy). Causes for nipple discharge include duct ectasia , intraductal papilloma , and occasionally ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive ductal carcinoma .

  4. Central duct excision - Wikipedia

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    Central duct excision is the surgical removal (excision) of all lactiferous duct under the nipple. The excision of a single duct is called microdochectomy , a mere incision of a mammary duct (without excision) is microdochotomy .

  5. Nipple discharge - Wikipedia

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    Duct ectasia may be treated with surgical removal of the ducts involved. [2] Infectious causes may require antibiotics or incision and drainage . [ 2 ] Nipple discharge is the third most common breast complaint by women, after breast pain and a breast lump . [ 4 ]

  6. ‘I Thought I Had A Clogged Milk Duct From Breastfeeding. It ...

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    Lauren Da Silva thought she had a clogged milk duct from breastfeeding, but a biopsy and ultrasound revealed HER2-positive and hormone positive breast cancer.

  7. Mastitis - Wikipedia

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    Milk stasis can lead to the milk ducts in the breasts becoming blocked, as the breast milk is not being properly and regularly expressed. [17] It has also been suggested that blocked milk ducts can occur as a result of pressure on the breast, such as tight-fitting clothing or an over-restrictive bra, although there is sparse evidence for this ...

  8. Woman Sues Vet for Allegedly Leaving Surgical Tool Inside Her ...

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    A Rhode Island woman is reportedly suing a veterinarian after her dog allegedly died when a surgical tool was left inside its abdomen. Kristen Breton of Lincoln, R.I. said she brought her St ...

  9. Mammary gland - Wikipedia

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    A mammary gland is an exocrine gland in humans and other mammals that produces milk to feed young offspring.Mammals get their name from the Latin word mamma, "breast".The mammary glands are arranged in organs such as the breasts in primates (for example, humans and chimpanzees), the udder in ruminants (for example, cows, goats, sheep, and deer), and the dugs of other animals (for example, dogs ...