Major Duct Excision vs needle biospy

Darla9191
Darla9191 Member Posts: 4
edited July 2015 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

Can anyone offer any input on why a surgical oncoligist would recommend a major duct excision vs a simple needle biopsy? My one and only symptom is a bloody discharge. I have had a mammogram, ultrasound and MRI all with negative results. My family insists I consult another physician for another opinion.

Thank you for your feedback.

Brenda

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited July 2015

    Usually because they suspect a papilloma (benign) or something like that is growing in the duct and causing the irritation & bleeding. It is a really minor procedure & most women I've seen here have reported back afterwards that it wasn't bad at all

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  • Naenae77
    Naenae77 Member Posts: 1
    edited July 2015

    I had a duct excision June 23rd. It's the most common procedure for a bloody nipple discharge. My pathology report came back as a benign papilloma. I was a bit sore for 2 days but ice and motrin were my best friend.

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  • Darla9191
    Darla9191 Member Posts: 4
    edited July 2015

    Thank you Melissa.  Your comment places me a bit more at ease.  Did

    you have any itching prior to the surgery?

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  • Darla9191
    Darla9191 Member Posts: 4
    edited July 2015

    Thank you Naenae,  I wasn't sure if this is the norm.  Obviously the surgery is done to

    identify the problem.  I really appreciate your feedback.

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  • Darla9191
    Darla9191 Member Posts: 4
    edited July 2015

    Thank you Melissa.  Has anyone had itching along with the bleeding?

    Every once in a while my breast itches almost as tho there was a healing

    process going on.


     

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited July 2015

    Darla, I haven't had one, so I don't know.

    The problem is there probably aren't many here who have had one because the gals with benign conditions move on and don't hang around. Holiday weekends are really slow too

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