What examination does nipple discharge do

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For expectant mothers, the breast needs to be secreted to feed the baby after delivery. This is normal, but some unpregnant people will also have nipple discharge. We will share with you the love you need to do to check the nipple discharge.

What examination does nipple discharge do

Examination 1: discharge cytology examination: discharge cytology examination is simple and convenient. It can detect breast cancer early and is an acceptable diagnostic method for patients. Some scholars suggest that all nipple discharge should be routine cytological examination.

Examination 2: mass needle aspiration cytology examination of nipple discharge with breast mass, needle aspiration cytology examination of breast cancer diagnosis accuracy rate can reach 96%, the correct diagnosis rate of benign diseases of nipple discharge is low, so need a lot of auxiliary examination to assist, comprehensive consideration can finally determine the condition, avoid the phenomenon of misdiagnosis.

Examination 3: near infrared breast scanning. The positive diagnostic rate of discharge caused by areola duct disease can reach 80% - 90%. The method is simple, non-invasive and can be checked repeatedly. Some scholars reported that when using near-infrared breast scanning, supplemented by 2% methylene blue injected into the nipple discharge duct, ductography can show the pathological relationship between the nipple discharge and the duct, which can improve the etiological diagnosis rate of areola duct disease.

matters needing attention

People with nipple discharge should not eat stimulating food in life, but eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink more water, maintain good sleep habits, pay attention to bed rest, keep in a good mood, and wear some underwear suitable for themselves.