Abstract:Mamilloscopy is useful in identifying the mostly inflammatory lesions and dermatoses of the mamilla and areola and to follow up and supervise the course of treatment of these diseases. This can often help to avoid unnecessary tissue sampling. If there is any suspicion of tumourous changes, additive cytology is indicated as a matter of principle, since this combination of methods--in a similar manner as at the cervical portico--achieves optimum safety in diagnosis. However, in rare cases even this combined proc… Show more
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