Definitions for galactocele
galac·to·cele

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1. galactocelenoun

   a cystic tumor containing milk or a milky substance (especially in the mammary glands)

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1. Galactocele

   A galactocele (also called lacteal cyst or milk cyst) is a retention cyst containing milk or a milky substance that is usually located in the mammary glands. They can occur in women during or shortly after lactation. They present as a firm mass, often subareolar, and are caused by the obstruction of a lactiferous duct. Clinically, they appear similar to a cyst on examination. The duct becomes more distended over time by epithelial cells and milk. It may rarely be complicated by a secondary infection and result in abscess formation. These cysts may rupture leading to formation of inflammatory reaction and may mimic malignancy. Once lactation has ended the cyst should resolve on its own without intervention. A galactocele is not normally infected as the milk within is sterile and has no outlet through which to become contaminated. Treatment is by aspiration of the contents or by excision of the cyst. Antibiotics are given to prevent infection.Galactoceles may be associated with oral contraceptive use. They have been known to present, although rarely, after Breast augmentation and Breast reduction.

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1. galactocele

   A galactocele is a benign breast condition that occurs when a milk duct becomes blocked and fills with milk, forming a cyst. This typically happens during or after lactation, but can occur at any time. The size of the galactocele can vary and may change over time. A galactocele does not increase the risk of breast cancer. It’s typically painless but can cause discomfort if it becomes large. Treatment usually involves draining the fluid or surgically removing the cyst.

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1. Galactocele

   A galactocele is a cystic tumor containing milk or a milky substance that is usually located in the mammary glands. It is caused by a protein plug that blocks off the outlet. Once lactation has ended the cyst should resolve on its own without intervention. A galactocele does not cause infection as the milk within is sterile and has no outlet for which to become contaminated. Attempts to drain the cyst are unsuccessful because the protein plug remains intact and milk production continues. Galactocele may be associated with oral contraceptive use.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of galactocele in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of galactocele in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galactocele
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