Etiqueta: BreastPath
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Mammary Duct Ectasia
Duct ectasia, or periductal mastitis, involves dilated ducts leading to secretion stasis. The cause is unclear, potentially stemming from either duct involution or an inflammatory process. Symptoms include nipple discharge, pain, and abscesses. Morphologically, affected ducts exhibit thick walls filled with creamy secretion and inflammatory cell presence.
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Fibrocystic Changes of the breast
Very frequent in women during reproductive period (25-45 years) Can mimic several situations, clinically and radiologically Usually multifocal and bilateral Can present with discomfort, pain, heaviness or nipple discharge Some cases can even present with axillary lymphadenopathy Ultrasound usually discovers fibrosis, cysts and microcalcifications The gross appearence is a poorly defined, gray-white area with cysts…
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