A case of periductal mastitis and mammary duct ectasia is presented in a 50 year old male, with presenting symptoms similar to those of females, namely subareolar breast lump and mastalgia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

One study found that smokers were three times more likely to develop the condition than non-smokers and the risk appeared to be proportional to the duration of smoking. [ 3 ] Presentation The condition may present in one of several ways: [ 1 ] Microcalcification [patient.info]

Dystrophic calcifications can also be present, which can radiologically simulate malignancy. Instead of the proliferation of the epithelial cells, there is atrophy present in involved ducts. [news-medical.net]

• Swelling

  Since the duct swells, the victim may feel irritated due to the condition. Moreover, the duct may turn red or pink due to the swelling and blockage. The sticky substance is then discharged frequently from the area. [natural-health-news.com]

  Wear a bra that has good support in order to minimize breast discomfort and also to help keep the breast pad in proper place to absorb discharges from the nipple and swelling. [basicfirstaid.ca]

  Some common breast changes are Fibrocystic breast changes - lumpiness, thickening and swelling, often just before a woman's period Cysts - fluid-filled lumps Fibroadenomas - solid, round, rubbery lumps that move easily when pushed, occurring most in younger [icdlist.com]

  […] opposite side to prevent discomfort and swelling Stop smoking to reduce risk of recurrent infections Treatment In treating this disease, relieving symptoms is one of the major considerations. [firstaidemergency.ca]

  Milk ducts can dilate (swell) and the walls may thicken, so much so that the flow of fluid is blocked. [verywell.com]

• Galactorrhea

  Galactorrhea is a milky discharge from both nipples, when a woman is not breastfeeding. This is often due to an increase in the hormone prolactin, which produces milk. Galactorrhea may occur if you take sedatives or marijuana. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

  Case Report: A 42-year-old female was admitted to our hospital with complaints of galactorrhea, amenorrhea, mammary gland tenderness and breast discomfort. [endocrine-abstracts.org]

  Best wishes to you. # 3 08-08-2003, 10:33 PM Hyster Sister Posts : 158 Hysterectomy : Surgery Type : TAH Ovaries : Kept 1 or both Breast Discharge/Mammary Duct Ectasia I did some research on Galactorrhea and it really doesn't sound like the problem I'm [hystersisters.com]

• Pathologist

  A practical guide for the diagnostic surgical pathologist, this book presents the diverse spectrum of pathologic alterations that occur in the breast in a manner analogous to the way they are encountered in daily practice. [books.google.de]

  For the some reason though the history on the form sent to the pathologist just said "history of breast reduction" that I had done when I had the unilateral mastectomy, it didn't also say "history of cancer" on other side. [community.breastcancer.org]

• Eczema

  […] online-only DERMATITIS ARTEFACTA (see NEUROTIC EXCORIATION ) DERMOGRAPHISM DIARRHEA DI GEORGE SYNDROME DISSEMINATED INTRA VASCULAR COAGULOPATHY (DIC) (CONSUMPTIVE COAGULOPATHY) DISTENDED ABDOMEN DOWN SYNDROME DROWNING AND NEAR DROWNING DRUG ERUPTIONS E ECZEMA [euro-libris.ro]

• Nipple Discharge

  Bloody nipple discharge in infancy has been rarely reported in the medical literature. Its cause is unknown. We report a three-year-old male infant and a five-month-old female infant with bloody nipple discharge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Causes of nipple discharge Nipple discharge has many possible causes. [nhs.uk]

• Nipple Retraction

  Good results were obtained when the indications for operation were nipple retraction, nipple discharge or a sub-areolar mass. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  In some contexts, it was used to describe a particular form of nonpuerperal mastitis coincident with fibrocystic disease, frequently involving pasty (coloured) nipple discharge, nipple retraction, retroareolar abscess and blue dome cysts. [en.wikipedia.org]

  Introduction Debris accumulation within the main ducts damages the ducts causing inflammation Occurs commonly during menopause Presentation Symptoms skin/nipple retraction greenish/brown nipple discharge Treatment Treat infection if it occurs Please rate [medbullets.com]

• Large Breast

  She had to have surgery when I was a teenager to have a cyst (benign) removed, it was apparently pretty large because it left quite a "hole" in her breast. [hystersisters.com]

A total of 78 patients undergoing major duct excision for mammary duct ectasia has been studied to determine the success of the standard operative treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment Duct ectasia sometimes gets better without treatment. Warm compresses and antibiotics may be used in some cases. If the symptoms do not go away, the abnormal duct may be removed with surgery. [cancer.org]

Treatment for ectasia Treatment will depend on your symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. Treatment for ectasia generally involves treating the symptoms. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Springer Science & Business Media, 20.02.2004 - 150 Seiten Widespread use of mammography results in detection of small cancers with favorable prognosis, as well as an array of indeterminate lesions, the majority of which turn out to be histologically [books.google.de]

Prognosis [ edit ] The condition is usually self-limiting, and thus not indicated for surgery. [en.wikipedia.org]

Factors that are affecting the prognosis include the age of onset and the underlying etiology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]

Etiology, clinical significance, and management strategies for this lesion are discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The etiology has not been identified and is multifactorial. Up to date, only isolated case reports have been published. [zaguan.unizar.es]

The etiology has not been well defined but previous studies described an association between high prolactin and MDE. [endocrine-abstracts.org]

The secretions may undergo calcification and this may be the presenting sign. [ 1 ] Epidemiology Duct ectasia affects primarily middle-aged to elderly parous women but can occasionally occur in children. [ 2 ] Smoking is a risk factor. [patient.info]

Some studies claim that anxiety, stress, and depression are contributing factors, while a few others mention that caffeinated drinks, fatty diet, and smoking also play a major role in its development.[6] Epidemiology Mastalgia is considered to be the [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pathophysiology Cyclic breast pain, which is related to hormonal changes, is predominantly associated with the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and improves with the onset of menses. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Between February 1989 and March 1993, 40,003 women underwent screening mammography as part of the Western Australia Women's Cancer Prevention Unit screening programme. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Possible Preventative Measures Maintaining a healthy diet may help keep milk ducts healthy. However, dietary adjustments are not a typically recommended preventative measure specific to mammary duct ectasia. [healthery.com]

Surgery is occasionally required if there is a residual mass, to confirm the benign nature of the histology and prevent recurrence of infection. [patient.info]

Examples may include using a breast pad to prevent fluid from leaking, sleeping on the opposite side of the affected breast, applying warm compresses and avoid smoking are a few ways to cure mammary duct ectasia. By : Natural Health News [natural-health-news.com]

If there is discharge from the nipples, use a breast pad or a nursing pad in order to prevent the fluid from leaking through the clothing. They can be bought at the drugstores. [basicfirstaid.ca]