Detection of Duct Ectasia of Mammary Gland by Ultrasonography in a Neonate with Bloody Nipple Discharge

Aydin R., Gul S. B., Polat A. V.

PEDIATRICS AND NEONATOLOGY, cilt.55, sa.3, ss.228-230, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 55 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2012.12.007
  • Dergi Adı: PEDIATRICS AND NEONATOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.228-230
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: duct ectasia, mammary gland, neonate, ultrasonography, BREAST MASSES
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Bloody nipple discharge, a rare finding in infants, is associated most often with benign mammary duct ectasia and commonly resolves spontaneously. Ultrasonography is a useful diagnostic imaging method to detect the cause of discharge. The rarity of this symptom in infants and its association with breast carcinoma in adults can lead to unnecessary investigation and treatment. Here, we describe ultrasonographic and color Doppler ultrasonographic findings of a 20-day-old boy with bilateral bloody nipple discharge that resolved spontaneously without treatment after 15 days. We conclude that bloody nipple discharge is usually a benign and self-limited process in infancy, and that it is advisable to avoid unnecessary invasive investigations initially. Copyright (C) 2012, Taiwan Pediatric Association. Published by Elsevier Taiwan LLC. All rights reserved.