Duct Ectasia Flashcards
1
Q
what is duct ectasia?
A
benign condition where the walls of the ducts thicken in the breast
2
Q
what is duct ectasia associated with?
A
smoking
3
Q
diagnosis
A
triple assessment
ductography or ductoscopy
cytology if nipple discharge
4
Q
what can duct ectasia progress to?
A
mastitis/abscess
5
Q
management of mastitis/ abscess
A
antibiotics
percutaneous drainage
6
Q
management of duct ectasia
A
treat infections
exclude malignancy
stop smoking
Hadfield’s operation
7
Q
what is Hadfield’s operation?
A
excise ducts
