The galactocoele: a light- and electronmicroscopic study

  1. J.W. IRONSIDE*,
  2. W. GUTHRIE

Article first published online: 3 APR 2007

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.1985.tb02828.x

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Histopathology

Histopathology

Volume 9, Issue 4, pages 457–467, April 1985

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IRONSIDE, J. and GUTHRIE, W. (1985), The galactocoele: a light- and electronmicroscopic study. Histopathology, 9: 457–467. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.1985.tb02828.x

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  1. Department of Pathology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee

*Address for correspondence: Dr J.W. Ironside, Department of Neuropathology, The Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 3 APR 2007
  2. Article first published online: 3 APR 2007
  3. Accepted for publication 20 May 1984

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Keywords:

  • breast;
  • lactation;
  • galactocoele;
  • microstructure

The histological and ultrastructural appearances of a galactocoele are illustrated and compared with previous descriptions. For the first time, microscopic evidence is presented to show that a galactocoele arises from dilated ducts filled with milk produced in the surrounding breast.

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