A woman noticed mass in her left breast with bloody discharge. Histopathology revealed duct ectasia. Treatment is:-
Correct Answer: Hadfield's operation
Description: DUCT ECTASIA (PERIDUCTAL MASTITIS) =Dilatation of multiple ducts, =Associated with periductal inflammation. Most common age- above 50 years Most common presenting feature:nipple discharge(Greenish) Most common discharge in duct ectasia:serous discharge Treatment of duct ectasia is Hadfield's operation. HADFIELD's OPERATION -A periareolar incision is made and a cone of tissue is removed with its apex just deep to the surface of the nipple and its base on the pectoral fascia.
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