Then, a tiny suction device is placed over the nipple and a small amount of fluid is drawn from the milk ducts. The droplets of fluid help to locate the natural duct openings in the nipple. Next, a very thin catheter is inserted through the opening. A saline solution is infused through the catheter to rinse the duct and collect the cells. Then, the fluid is withdrawn and sent to a lab for analysis.
Most breast cancers start out in the milk ducts.
In a recent study, researchers using ductal lavage found abnormal, suspicious, or malignant cells in 24 percent of women at high risk for breast cancer. The cellular changes are not necessarily an indication of breast cancer development. Parkinson s disease is a progressive disorder affecting motor control. It s caused by a loss of brain cells that produce dopamine, a brain chemical responsible for transmitting messages and signals controlling movement. Other symptoms include depression, anxiety, decreased facial expression, sleep problems, dizziness, constipation, speech or voice problems, small handwriting, swallowing difficulties, and sexual dysfunction.