Ductoscopy
Ductoscopy
Ductoscopy (pronounced: duck-toss-ko-pee) is a medical procedure that involves the examination of the milk ducts in the breast using a ductoscope.
Etymology
The term "Ductoscopy" is derived from the Latin word "ductus" meaning "leading", and the Greek word "skopos" meaning "to look or see".
Procedure
During a Ductoscopy, a thin, flexible tube called a ductoscope is inserted into the nipple. This tube has a tiny camera at the end that allows doctors to view the inside of the milk ducts. This procedure is often used to investigate the cause of nipple discharge or to locate and remove small lesions in the milk ducts.
Related Terms
- Ductoscope: A thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera at the end used during a ductoscopy.
- Breast Lesions: Abnormalities in the breast tissue that can be detected and removed during a ductoscopy.
- Nipple Discharge: A symptom that may warrant a ductoscopy. It refers to any fluid that comes out of the nipple of the breast.
- Milk Ducts: The tubes in the breast that carry milk from the lobules, where it's made, to the nipple. They are the primary area examined during a ductoscopy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ductoscopy
- Wikipedia's article - Ductoscopy
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