Application of Duct Endoscopy in Diagnosis of Nipple Discharge
- VernacularTitle:乳管镜在乳头溢液疾病诊断中的应用
- Author:
Qing LU
;
Cuifang ZENG
;
Qiang HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Duct endoscopy Nipple discharge Diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the application of duct endoscopy in the diagnosis of breast diseases characterized by nipple discharge.Methods One hundred and sixty-nine consecutive cases from October 2003 to September 2004 who had duct endoscopy for nipple discharge were reviewed and followed up.Results Of 169 cases,79 ductitis,62 intraductal papilloma,9 intraductal carcinoma in situ,19 without breast diseases were diagnosed under duct endoscopy.During following up,the diagnostic accuracy of intraductal papilloma and intraductal carcinoma in situ with duct endoscopy was 89.8%(44/49) and 55.6%(5/9),respectively.There was only one patient who had breast pain and mild skin redness which was cured with oral antibiotics for 3 days.Conclusion Duct endoscopy is an only technique to explore the etiology for duct discharge under vision.It is direct,safe and effective,with a high accuracy.
