Abstract
Objective To explore the value of fiberoptic ductoscopy in diagnosis of nipple dis-charge diseases. Methods From June 2007 to' August 2008,65 patients with nipple discharge were ex-amined by fiberoptic ductoscopy, to investigate concerned duct with its branch and define location and ex-tent of intraductal leisions. The relationship between the nipple discharge colors, examination results and pathological results were analyzed. Results Of the 65 cases ,3 cases were diagnosed as breast cancer,29 papilloma,7 papillomatosis, 11 mammary duct ectasia, 14 inflammatory disease of mammary, and 1 galac-torrhea. 92. 9% of them acted in accord with the pathological diagnosis. Conclusions Breast fiberoptic ductoscopy can confirm etiological factors and locate the site of nipple discharge, and is effect in diagnosis of early breast cancer. Key words: Breast diseases; Fiberoptic ductoscopy; Nipple discharge
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