Galactography

Galactography is a medical imaging technique used to examine the ducts of the breast. It is also known as ductography. This procedure is often used when a woman has experienced nipple discharge.

Procedure

The procedure involves injecting a contrast medium into the nipple, and then taking X-ray images. The contrast medium helps to outline the duct system on the images.

Uses

Galactography is used to diagnose conditions that affect the ducts of the breast, such as:

• Intraductal papilloma: A small, benign tumor that forms in a milk duct in the breast.
• Duct ectasia: A condition in which a milk duct widens and its walls thicken, which can cause pain and nipple discharge.
• Mammary ductal carcinoma: A type of breast cancer that begins in the milk ducts.

Risks

As with any medical procedure, there are some risks associated with galactography. These may include:

• Allergic reaction to the contrast medium
• Infection
• Pain or discomfort

Alternatives

There are other imaging techniques that can be used to examine the breast, such as mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

See also

• Breast imaging
• Breast cancer
• Mammography

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