Duct Ectasia Flashcards
1
Q
Is it common?
A
Yes - a common alteration in the breast that occurs with aging
2
Q
What causes it?
A
As women progress through the menopause the breast ducts shorten and dilate. The duct walls thicken and fill with fluid
3
Q
How does the nipple appear?
A
Slit like retraction
4
Q
Can discharge occur?
A
In some women it may cause a cheese like nipple discharge
Often thick and can be green
5
Q
Is treatment required?
A
No
