Women's Center
BAPTIST HEALTH Breast Center
Ductogram (Galactogram)
This procedure is used to evaluate certain types of nipple discharge. The breast
is cleaned to avoid infection and the duct producing the discharge is identified.
A very tiny catheter (not a needle) is placed into the duct and a small amount
of contrast is injected into the duct. This outlines any abnormalities inside
the duct. Mammogram images are then taken. The procedure usually takes from
thiry minutes to one hour and is usually completely painless.
On the day of the
procedure the patient should wear a comfortable two-piece outfit. She can drive
herself home following the procedure and may resume all normal activities.