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Galactography

Form of breast imaging

Galactography or ductography (or galactogram, ductogram) is a medical diagnostic procedure for viewing the milk ducts. The procedure involves the radiography

Galactography

Breast imaging

Medical imaging of human breasts

to, but distinct from, computed tomography (CT). Xeromammography and galactography are somewhat outdated technologies that also use x-ray technology and

Breast imaging

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Mammography

Use of low-energy X-rays to examine the human breast

distinguish between different tissue types, and to measure breast density. A galactography (or breast ductography) is a now infrequently used type of mammography

Mammography

Breast ultrasound

Type of medical imaging

sonography) and make dilated ducts and intraductal masses visible. Galactography is another technique that can be used to visualize the system of lactiferous

Breast ultrasound

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Nipple discharge

Medical condition

breastfeed and only single-duct discharge is present, then ductoscopy or galactography should be considered in view of performing a localised duct excision

Nipple discharge

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Microdochectomy

Surgical removal of a lactiferous duct

behind the nipple has been recommended to avoid further recurrence. Galactography may be used to investigate the condition of the mammary duct system

Microdochectomy

Central duct excision

Medical intervention

the condition of the mammary duct system is investigated by means of galactography (ductography) or ductoscopy in order to determine whether the excision

Central duct excision

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