Lactocele
Lactocele
Definition
Single or multiple, milk-containing nodules in the breast. It is caused by obstruction of the breast ducts during lactation. Needle aspiration of the milk is the treatment of choice.
Also known as galactocele — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10686 per MONDO
- ICD9 611.5 per MONDO
- MESH C535998 per MONDO
- NCIT C3515 per MONDO
- SCTID 42385006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0152243 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Breast | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Breast | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |