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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Technology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Mammary duct visualization was previously limited.
  • Mammary ductoscopy (MD) emerged as a technique for observing the mammary duct in vivo.
  • Studies on MD for nipple discharge gained traction in East Asia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the technological advancements and clinical applications of mammary ductoscopy.
  • To analyze the impact of MD on the diagnosis and management of nipple discharge.
  • To assess the current status and future potential of MD in breast diagnostics.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 69 English and 74 Japanese papers published over 19 years.
  • Analysis of key reports and studies on mammary ductoscopy.
  • Evaluation of technological developments and clinical findings.

Main Results:

  • MD technology has advanced significantly, enabling endoscopic visualization and diagnosis of mammary duct conditions.
  • MD aids in diagnosing intraductal lesions associated with nipple discharge.
  • MD has led to reduced microdochectomies and assists in guiding breast-conserving surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Mammary ductoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing intraductal lesions causing nipple discharge.
  • MD has demonstrated potential in minimizing surgical interventions.
  • Further research and development are required to optimize MD for routine clinical practice.