Breast duct endoscopy
Breast duct endoscopy is a method used to examine the lining of the lactiferous ducts to look for abnormal tissue. A very thin, flexible, lighted tube attached to a camera is inserted through the nipple, and threaded into the breast ducts deep in the breast. Tissue and fluid samples may be removed during the procedure.
Breast duct endoscopy | |
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Medical diagnostics | |
Purpose | examine the lining of the lactiferous ducts t |
References
- Breast duct endoscopy entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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