Ductal excision, awaiting results, anxious

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Elizespo237
Elizespo237 Member Posts: 1
edited December 2016 in Waiting for Test Results

44, no history of BC...had expressed discharge in May 2016. Mentioned this to OB, they did a diagnostic mammogram...nothing seen. Radiologist thought a ductogram was in order. Ductogram showed a filing in a duct, pretty far back from nipple, over 4cm back, very small filing.

Saw breast surgeon, who could not express any discharge, hence an ultrasound. Using the ductogram as a guide, the ultrasound was not able to pick anything up. Decided to take a wait and see approach. 5 months later, still no spontaneous discharge, but expressed discharge was back. Had a ductogram, with blue dye inserted, and the excision immediately following.

Now waiting on results and very anxious. Hoping for a benign papilloma...but with it being so far back in the duct, I am nervous. Any rhyme or reason to how long it takes for pathology to come back

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited December 2016

    Dear Elizespo237,

    Welcome to the community. We are glad that you reached out here. We are also hoping for a benign result for you. Keep us posted. The Mods

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  • MTwoman
    MTwoman Member Posts: 2,704
    edited December 2016

    My experience with pathology results is that it depends on how busy the lab is. I've had a smaller local lab some back quickly and a much larger treatment center associated lab come back after many days, mainly because of volume. Did they give you any idea of how long it would be? I know waiting is extremely hard. Hang in there and let us know what you hear!

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  • VENHsmom
    VENHsmom Member Posts: 3
    edited December 2016

    Hi Elizespo237,

    I'm currently in a wait and see position as well. I went in last Wednesday to have a single dilated duct removed. While in surgery the doctor decided to go from a single duct to a major duct excision. We were originally told the surgery would take approximately 45 minutes however I was in there for an 1 1/2 hours. We were also told that he asked a second surgeon to assist during the surgery. All of this is making me very nervous.... crossing my fingers that both of us receive good news next week. :)

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