[The use of mammary echotomography in the diagnosis and monitoring of the pregnant and puerperal breast. 3 cases of galactocele]

G Chir. 1990 Apr;11(4):238-42.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Three cases of galactocele appeared as breast nodule during lactation are reported. From our experience and the recent literature, ultrasound shows a good reliability for the diagnosis of breast diseases during pregnancy and lactation in spite of oedema and breast turgidity, distinctive of these periods.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Milk, Human
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Puerperal Disorders / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary*