A galactogram, also known as a ductogram, is a method used to determine which milk ducts are the sources of abnormal nipple discharge. Saint Francis Health System offers galactography at the Breast Center at Saint Francis.
What to Expect During a Galactogram
During a galactogram, contrast is injected into the discharging duct and a mammogram is preformed to view the duct images. This procedure is helpful in:
- Diagnosing nipple discharge
- Ductal ectasia – a condition in which a lactiferous duct becomes blocked or clogged
- Fibrocystic changes
- Intraductal papillomas – tiny wart-like growths in breast tissue that cause benign nipple discharge
- Breast cancer
Having a galactogram can also accurately guide your surgeon to the ducts that may need to be removed, in case of ductal carcinoma or intraductal papillomas.
Learn More About Saint Francis Breast Health Services
Saint Francis Breast Health Services offers multiple services and locations across eastern Oklahoma.
The physicians, staff and volunteers of Saint Francis Health System are dedicated to the healthcare of our communities. To learn more about services provided through Saint Francis, please call Saint Francis HealthLink at 918-488-6688.