[Mammary duct ectasia in children]

Minerva Pediatr. 1995 Oct;47(10):417-21.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Authors describe two uncommon cases of infantile mammary duct ectasia (EDM). This disease, first reported in 1983, is characterized by dilatation of the subareolar duct system, and by phlogistic reaction and fibrosis. In the medical literature only 8 cases have been reported, but probably its frequency is undervalued due to the scarce general knowledge of this pathology. The differential diagnosis is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Breast / pathology
  • Breast Diseases* / complications
  • Breast Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Breast Diseases* / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Nipples
  • Sex Factors