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Is Duct Ectasia A Major Disease?
I am unmarried girl.I am 21years old.pus or discharge from right nipple and also pain in my right breast. I went for check up my ultrasongraphy report says that i have duct ectasia seen in the right breast.and he suggest me to mri the breat .is it any major problem please advice me. thank u.
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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Duct ectasia is not a cancerous condition.It is caused by chronic inflammation of the mammary ducts.Initially,it is managed with antibiotics and other supportive measures.If it causes recurrent problems despite treatment,may need a minor surgical procedure to remove the inflamed and blocked ducts.Before surgery,usually the condition is confirmed by MRI and cytological studies.
Please note that,SMOKING make this condition worse.Quit smoking if you do.
Hope you will find this information useful.Thank you.
Duct ectasia is not a cancerous condition.It is caused by chronic inflammation of the mammary ducts.Initially,it is managed with antibiotics and other supportive measures.If it causes recurrent problems despite treatment,may need a minor surgical procedure to remove the inflamed and blocked ducts.Before surgery,usually the condition is confirmed by MRI and cytological studies.
Please note that,SMOKING make this condition worse.Quit smoking if you do.
Hope you will find this information useful.Thank you.
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