Question 1

what does it mean to have possible small cysts or dilated milk duct at the 12:30 8cm from nipple. ?

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Benign findings: It means that small fluid filled areas were seen and that small cysts or dilated milk ducts could have this appearance.  These are normal, benign breast findings and no reason for concern.

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Question 2

what exactly are blocked milk ducts?

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Milk ducts: Blocked milk ducts are areas of milk congestion within the milk ducts that cause distention and inflammation of surrounding breast tissue.  It can occur from incomplete emptying due to poor feeding techniques.

Question 3

do men's breasts have milk ducts?

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Galactorrhea: Men and women both have "milk ducts, " but a different hormonal environment leads to milk production in women only. Lactation is the true production of milk that occurs during pregnancy when Progesterone levels are high and stimulate maturation of the milk producing glands. Outside this setting, we worry about tumors and hormonal imbalances (prolactin) that lead to galactorrhea (nipple discharge).

Question 4

what is a carcioma of the milk duct?

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Ductal carcinoma: Milk duct cancer is ductal carcinoma, a type of breast cancer.

Question 5

does a man have milk ducts?

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Yes: They are small and underdeveloped. Male and female anatomy is remarkably simular.

Question 6

do men with gynecomestia have milk ducts?

Accepted Answer

Yes but no function: Yes there are lactiferous ducts but typically they re not functional.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: milk duct?

Accepted Answer

Milk duct: Refer to my answer above. Is called lactiferous duct.

Question 8

how can a mans milk ducts develop more to be able to lactate slightly?

Accepted Answer

Why?: The hormone "prolactin" can stimulate any lactile(milk duct) to lactate.The other effects are generally adverse.

Question 9

what sort of disease is a clogged milk duct?

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Not a disease: When breastfeeding, sometimes the thick secretions can obstruct a milk duct.  If this persists it can lead to a mastitis.  Gentle massage with warm compresses will usually allow the blockage to release.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of a clogged milk duct?

Accepted Answer

See below:: It's a sore, tender lump or knotty area in the breast. It occurs when a milk duct is not draining well, and inflammation builds up. The area may be warm to the touch and red, and if it is located in a duct close to the surface of the skin, you may be able to feel it distinctly with your fingers. A plugged duct is not accompanied by fever. Usually occurs in 1 breast at a time.

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