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Breast Care Nurse
Sometimes called Galactogram
Ductogram
The ductogram (also called a galactogram) is sometimes helpful in determining the cause of a nipple discharge in the non-pregnant or breast feeding woman.
Pre Examination
An appointment is required.
This examination is performed by a radiologist.
Some mammography films will be taken by the mammographer during and after the examination.
The Examination
An initial mammographic image may be taken before the start of this examination.
A radiologist inserts a fine cannula (blunt tube) into the opening of the duct at the nipple. A small amount of contrast medium is injected. This outlines the shape of the duct and the mammography image.
Post Examination
The mammographer will give you a sterile swab to place inside your bra to absorb any remaining contrast medium discharging from the nipple.
The radiologist will send a written interpretation of the ductogram results to your doctor.