{{Infobox diagnostic | name = Breast duct endoscopy | image = | alt = | caption = | pronounce = | purpose = examine the lining of the lactiferous ducts t | test of = | based on = | synonyms = | reference_range = | calculator = | DiseasesDB = <!--{{DiseasesDB2|numeric_id}}--> | ICD10 = <!--{{ICD10|Group|Major|minor|LinkGroup|LinkMajor}} or {{ICD10PCS|code|char1/char2/char3/char4}}--> | ICD9 = | ICDO = | MedlinePlus = <!--article_number--> | eMedicine = <!--article_number--> | MeshID = | OPS301 = <!--{{OPS301|code}}--> | LOINC = <!--{{LOINC|code}}--> }} '''Breast duct endoscopy''' is a method used to examine the lining of the [[lactiferous duct]]s 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.

==References == * [http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?CdrID=350226 Breast duct endoscopy] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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[[Category:Breast cancer]] [[Category:Diagnostic obstetrics and gynaecology]] [[Category:Endoscopy]]

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