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Breast Cancer
Research from E. Kapenhasvaldes and colleagues provide new insights into breast cancer
November 6th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "Most breast cancers originate in the ductal epithelium with normal cells progressing to atypia and finally to carcinoma. Ductoscopy enables one to visualize and sample the ductal epithelium and therefore identify early changes cytologically." "This report describes our experience with mammary ductoscopy as a tool for evaluation of nipple discharge at Beth Israel Medical Center. A prospective review of all patients who have undergone ductoscopy for evaluation of persistent nipple discharge was performed. The Acueity ductoscopy system with .9-mm scope and a video monitor with x60 magnification were used. Brush biopsy samples...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-06)
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