Preferred Label : Breast Duct Lavage;
NCIt related terms : ductal lavage;
NCIt definition : A minimally-invasive procedure that permits sampling of breast ductal fluids for cytopathologic
analysis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A method used to collect cells from milk ducts in the breast. A hair-size
catheter (tube) is inserted into the nipple, and a small amount of salt water is released
into the duct. The water picks up breast cells, and is removed. The cells are checked
under a microscope. Ductal lavage may be used in addition to clinical breast examination
and mammography to detect breast cancer.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044492;
Origin ID : C51969;
UMLS CUI : C1328067;
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