Breast Duct Endoscopy at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Breast Duct Endoscopy? A method used to examine the lining of the breast ducts to look for abnormal tissue. A very thin, flexible, lighted tube attached to a camera is inserted through the nipple, and threaded into the breast ducts deep in the breast. Tissue and fluid samples m

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