breast duct endoscopy

Definition / meaning of 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 may be removed during the procedure.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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