mammary duct ecstasia Flashcards

1
Q

what

A

dilation of large ducts in breast

there is inflammation in ducts leading to intermittent nipple discharge

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2
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more common in

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perimenopausal women

smoking is signif risk factor

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3
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presentation

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nipple discharge
tenderness
nipple inversion
breast lump

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4
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key finding on mammogram

A

microcalcifications

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5
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Mx

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may resolve w/o any Rx

reassurance
symptomatic treatment of mastalgia
antib if infection present

surgical excision in problematic cases

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