Galactography is a type of contrast mammogram used to diagnose the cause of blood or any other fluid that leaves the nipples outside the lactation period.
This test is suitable for women and can hurt a little, as for its performance it is necessary to inject about 1 ml of contrast product by injection into the nipples, usually performing digital mammography, right after, find out how it is done here.
- This liquid will highlight the inside of the ducts responsible for the release of liquid and may be useful in indicating the presence of clogged channels due to cysts or nodules that may be benign or malignant.
- A blocked canal is usually caused by a papilloma that is not cancer.
- But can be a precanterous injury and should therefore be investigated.
Contrast mammography should not be performed during pregnancy or lactation, in women allergic to the contrast medium used and also in cases of severe infection that may be spread by the presence of the drug or by pressure in the breasts.
Nipples are used to transport breast milk to the baby and should only allow fluids to leak during lactation. When the woman notices that a fluid comes out of her nipples, she should go to the gynecologist to investigate what’s going on. Possible causes include: use of medications such as phenothiazines, antihypertensives or narcotics, hypothyroidism, or even a pituitary gland tumor. When these options are excluded, your doctor may order a contrast mammogram to help with the diagnosis.