Breast Imaging Services

Ductogram

A Ductogram is a mammography procedure to look for small growths in a specified breast duct in order to evaluate the cause of a clear or bloody nipple discharge determined to be spontaneous (caused without known stimulation), unilateral (one breast), and from a single duct (identified from only one area on the nipple). Ductography is a well-tolerated procedure that involves inserting a tiny catheter tip into the duct and inserting a very small amount of liquid, contrast material. A mammogram is then performed to take a picture of the duct system as outlined by the material in order to detect any filling defects (area that the contrast material doesn't show up that would indicate the presence of a growth, most commonly found to be a papilloma which is a benign, polyp type growth in the lining of the breast duct).