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Galactocele

Known as: galactoceles, milk cyst, Lacteal cyst 
Single or multiple, milk-containing nodules in the breast. It is caused by obstruction of the breast ducts during lactation. Needle aspiration of the… 
National Institutes of Health

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BreastFemale breast

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Breast CystBreast Diseases

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2015
2015
Breast lumps in pregnant women.
Review
2007
Review
2007
Radiologic evaluation of breast disorders related to pregnancy and lactation.
During pregnancy and lactation, the breast can be affected by a variety of specific and unique disorders, including benign… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Evaluation of Abnormal Mammography Results and Palpable Breast Abnormalities
Professional organizations recommend that women at the age of 40 or 50 years start undergoing screening mammography every 1 to 2… 
2002
2002
Sonographic appearances of galactoceles
The aim of this study was to investigate and summarize the sonographic appearances of galactoceles. 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
An Outcome Analysis of 100 Women After Explantation of Silicone Gel Breast Implants
A prospective outcome analysis was conducted on 100 consecutive women who requested explanation of their silicone gel breast… 
Review
1995
Review
1995
The diagnosis and management of breast problems during pregnancy and lactation.
1994
1994
Unilateral galactocele following augmentation mammoplasty.
Development of unilateral galactoceles following breast augmentation is reported in 2 young females. Both galactoceles were… 
Review
1993
Review
1993
Galactocele in a male infant: case report and review of literature.
An 11-month-old male developed painless enlargement of the left breast over 1 month. The lesion was mobile, fluctuant, and… 
1990
1990
Galactocele of the breast: radiologic and ultrasonographic findings.
A galactocele is a benign lesion of the breast, denned as an encysted collection of milk products. It is usually found in young… 
1986
1986
Galactocele: three distinctive radiographic appearances.
Three radiographic appearances of galactocele of the breast not, to our knowledge, described previously in the literature were… 
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