Mammary Duct Ectasia

Clinical

Bacteria can be cultured in many cases and in all cases with abscess or fistula formation
- The role played by bacteria in uncomplicated cases is not clear
- Nevertheless, antibiotic treatment is usually given
Most common in childbearing ages
- Rare cases are reported in males and in patients as young as infants
No relationship to parity or breast feeding
Presents with nipple discharge, may be bloody
Variably present:
- Mass
- Pain
- Nipple retraction
Has been reported associated with prolactin secreting pituitary adenomas