{"id":3575,"date":"2020-04-01T13:23:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T09:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/?post_type=service&p=3575"},"modified":"2024-10-01T12:38:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T12:38:37","slug":"duct-ectasia-of-the-breast","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ru\/service\/breast-health-clinic\/duct-ectasia-of-the-breast\/","title":{"rendered":"Duct Ectasia of the Breast"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Duct ectasia of the breast is a non-cancerous breast condition that develops in the ducts of breast tissue just behind the nipple and occur commonly as part of the breast changes experienced due to aging, when the nipples shorten and widen. Duct ectasia is more common among women approaching menopause, as well as those who smoke. In addition, the condition can affect men as well, but this is very rare.<\/p>\n

Common Symptoms of Duct Ectasia of the Breast<\/strong><\/p>\n

In most cases, duct ectasia doesn\u2019t cause any symptoms, but a number of breast changes may be noticed which include:<\/p>\n