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[Mammary duct ectasia in children]
A Iester1, C Debbia, G Franzone
1I Clinica Pediatrica, Università degli Studi, Genova.
Minerva Pediatrica
|October 1, 1995
Summary
This report details two rare cases of infantile mammary duct ectasia (EDM), a condition involving subareolar duct dilation. The rarity suggests its frequency may be underestimated due to limited awareness.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Breast Pathology
Background:
- Infantile mammary duct ectasia (EDM) is a rare condition.
- Characterized by subareolar duct dilatation, inflammation, and fibrosis.
Observation:
- Presents two uncommon cases of infantile mammary duct ectasia.
- EDM was first reported in 1983.
Findings:
- Only 8 cases reported in medical literature.
- Disease frequency may be underestimated due to low awareness.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for increased awareness of infantile mammary duct ectasia.
- Differential diagnosis for infantile mammary duct ectasia is reviewed.