:::: PROCEDURE : DUCTOGRAPHY :.

Ductography is performed to evaluate the cause of spontaneous nipple discharge, coming from a single duct. 90% of nipple discharge is due to a benign (non-cancerous) condition.

Ductography is usually a painless procedure involving the placement of a tiny metal cannula or tube into the duct from which the discharge is coming. A small amount of contrast (iodine-containing fluid which renders the ducts visible on an x-ray) is injected through a tiny tube placed into the duct. Mammographic images are then taken. Abnormalities seen within the ducts may be localized in this manner to aid surgical removal.

Normal Ductogram	Ductogram showing dilated ducts and a benign papiloma (arrow)