Ultrasonographic evaluation of women with pathologic nipple discharge.
- Author:
Jung Hyun YOON
1
;
Haesung YOON
;
Eun Kyung KIM
;
Hee Jung MOON
;
Youngjean Vivian PARK
;
Min Jung KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Breast; Breast diseases; Ultrasonography; Nipple discharge
- MeSH: Breast; Breast Diseases; Breast Neoplasms; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Mammography; Nipples*; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonography, Mammary
- From: Ultrasonography 2017;36(4):310-320
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Nipple discharge is a common symptom that is alarming for the patient since it can be a presenting symptom of breast cancer. Breast imaging is used to examine women with pathologic nipple discharge in order to detect any lesions that may be present and to assist in the differential diagnosis. The modalities of breast imaging include mammography, breast ultrasonography (US), and magnetic resonance imaging. Breast US is currently considered to be useful for the visualization of ductal structures and intraductal lesions that cause nipple discharge. In this review, we discuss US techniques that assist in the clear visualization of ductal structures and intraductal lesions in patients with nipple discharge. Controversy remains regarding the evaluation and management of patients with nipple discharge, and we summarize the results available in the currently published literature.
