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Ductal ectasia

Ductal ectasia: Introduction

A condition where the female milk ducts under the nipple become dilated due to a blockage by lipids or other material. This condition mostly occurs in post-menopausal women. The condition is also known as periductal mastitis or mammary duct ectasia. ...more »

Symptoms of Ductal ectasia

• Nipple discharge
• Redness and tenderness of the area
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Treatments for Ductal ectasia

• Hot or cold packs, antibiotic treatment, surgery
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Ductal ectasia: Deaths

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Causes of Ductal ectasia

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Disease Topics Related To Ductal ectasia

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Ductal ectasia: Undiagnosed Conditions

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  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Cervical Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Breast Cancer -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Ductal ectasia

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Ductal ectasia: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Pregnancy & Fertility Health Specialists:
  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine
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  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
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Hospitals & Clinics: Ductal ectasia

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• Womens Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Ductal ectasia, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
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• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Ductal ectasia: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health -- rare types of diseases:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • PCOS -- Rare Types
  • Chlamydia -- Rare Types
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Rare Types
  • Cervical Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Breast Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Rare Types
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Ductal ectasia

Medical research articles related to Ductal ectasia include:

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• Caroli Disease (Follow-up)
• Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Cheilitis Glandularis (Overview)
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Ductal ectasia: Broader Related Topics

• Women's health conditions
• Women-only conditions
• Breast conditions
• Chest conditions
• Senior health conditions
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