Duct Ectasia
Duct ectasia is a benign breast change that occurs with increasing age. As women reaches menopause, the breast ducts behind the nipple becomes shorten and widen. Sometimes, fluid is produced and accumulates within the widened duct. There is no increased risk of developing breast cancer in duct ectasia.
Source : Mayo Clinic
Symptoms and Signs
- Nipple discharge – watery or blood-stained
- Breast pain
- Lump behind the nipple
- Inverted nipple
Diagnosis and Investigation
- Breast Imaging – Mammogram and Ultrasound
- Breast biopsy – FNAC / Core biopsy
Treatment
- Many do not need any treatment or follow up if there are no signs suspicious of malignancy
- Symptomatic treatment with analgesia if painful
- For persistent discharge or suspicious lump, surgical removal of duct @ Microdochectomy is carried out