[Diagnostic imaging and histologic background of nipple discharge -- our experience with 40 patients]

Magy Onkol. 2012 May;56(2):79-83. Epub 2012 Mar 20.
[Article in Hungarian]

Abstract

The authors present the diverse etiology of nipple discharge, which background may be a tumor. They discuss the checkup ways of nipple discharge and review in detail the galactographic technique and evaluation. The examination of pathologic nipple discharge is essentially based on contact cytology, x-ray-, and ultrasound mammography. Consequently, galactography is applied by filling the ducts with contrast material. The final diagnosis is rendered by histologic examination, following the operation. The authors demonstrate the application and role of galactography through various cases.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Breast Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Diseases / pathology
  • Breast Diseases / surgery
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / diagnosis
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Exudates and Transudates*
  • Female
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Grading
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Nipples* / pathology
  • Nipples* / physiopathology
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary

Substances

  • Contrast Media