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Benefits and Risks – Galactography

Benefits

  • Galactography exams can find small cancerous and non-cancerous masses that cannot be identified in any other way so that they may be removed at an early stage.
  • A galactogram, or image from a Galactography exam, identifies the location of the tumors in the breast for the surgeon.

Risks

  • Galactography is a minimally invasive procedure meaning there is a chance for infection if sterile practice is not followed.
  • It is possible to injure the duct, either during the process of placing the catheter or while injecting contrast material. This almost always heals on its own.
  • It is possible to miss the area of concern, or to put the catheter into the incorrect duct, potentially delaying the diagnosis.
  • Women should always inform SMIL if there is any possibility that they are pregnant.

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