The technique of mammary ductoscopy is becoming common in oncologists in India with the increasing prevalence of breast cancer. This article provides a glance of mammary ductoscopy and few recommendation regarding the practice. Mammary ductoscopy or simply ductoscopy is the microendoscopic technique used to visualize the ductal lining of the breasts. The technique is also used in providing the access for retrieving epithelial cells by lavage.
The technique initially developed with the help of pediatric endoscopes has advanced into the new phase where more specialized microendoscopes for ductoscopy are available for clinicians. Developed mostly in Asia, the procedure is increasingly becoming popular amongst the clinicians around the world. Ductoscopy allows direct visualization and sample excision in the mammary ducts. The ductoscopy should be performed if following indications are…
