duct ectasia

An inflammatory condition of the lactiferous ducts of the breast. There may be a discharge from the nipple, inversion of the nipple, and periareolar sepsis. The ectasia may occur at any age following menarche. Even though it resembles carcinoma of the breast, it is not malignant.

Etiology

The cause is unknown, but in some cases it may be associated with hyperprolactinemia due to a pituitary tumor.

Treatment

Duct ectasia is treated with surgical drainage of the abscess and antibiotics.

单词	duct ectasia
释义	DictionarySeeectasiaEncyclopediaSeeEctasia duct ectasia duct ectasia An inflammatory condition of the lactiferous ducts of the breast. There may be a discharge from the nipple, inversion of the nipple, and periareolar sepsis. The ectasia may occur at any age following menarche. Even though it resembles carcinoma of the breast, it is not malignant. Etiology The cause is unknown, but in some cases it may be associated with hyperprolactinemia due to a pituitary tumor. Treatment Duct ectasia is treated with surgical drainage of the abscess and antibiotics. See also: ectasia
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