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Duct ectasia

妇科

Common symptoms

寒战、淋巴结肿大、乳头内陷、乳头溢液、囊肿、脓性分泌物、脓肿、乳腺退化不全

The pathology of disease

Duct ectasia is a chronic breast disease with long course, complex and varied lesions, common in middle-aged/elderly women, peak age 50-60. Previously called varicocele-like swelling, plasma cell mastitis or comedo mastitis; Haagensen and Stout named it duct ectasia because plasma-cell infiltration is only a late inflammatory reaction, while duct dilation is the primary lesion.

Common Symptoms

Chills; lymphadenopathy; nipple retraction; nipple discharge; cyst; purulent discharge; abscess; incomplete breast involution

Causes

Duct dilation with inspissated secretion and periductal inflammation.

Treatment

Antibiotics, surgery when needed

Prevention

Prompt treatment of periductal inflammation.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the gynecology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.