WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

*Dr. Mohahammad Esmael Khaleel, Dr. Rahma Ismael Naser Alnuaimy and Dr. Shaimaa Salim Hussain

ABSTRACT

Background: Ductectasia is an abnormal enlargement of the central milk duct associated with chronic inflammation and fibrosis. This is a common clinical condition that may affect a single breast or both breasts. Aim of the study: To evaluate the clinical evaluation of mammary duct ectasia in women of Mosul city. Patients and Methods: This study investigated milk duct dilation clinical situation at Al-Jumhori and Al-Khansaa Teaching Hospitals. Researchers interviewed 250 women with ductal ectasia using simple sampling techniques. Data collection, analysis, and generation took six months, using patient interviews and checklist questionnaires. Results: The study found that the most common age group was 40-49, with a higher education level being the most common. Housewives were the most common, with married women comprising 93.2%. Sonography was the most common method used. The mean weight was 76.90±12.494 Kg, and the mean height was 159.73±6.065 Cm. The mean BMI was 30.23±5.251. The majority of women had a regular menstrual cycle, with lactating women (8.4%) and a history of lactation (87.2%). Smoking was 9.2% of the sample, and only 0.4% had a history of breast trauma. The most common presenting features were pain (71.2%), nodules (2.8%), tenderness (63.6%), and discharge (58.0%). Conclusions: Ductal dilation is a common symptom in overweight women, especially those with a history of breastfeeding. It is not related to menstrual regularity, but pain, tenderness, and nodule formation are strong indicators. A breast ultrasound is the most predictable test.