Galactocele
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Galactocele is a cyst of the breast containing milk, formed due to blockage of the milk ducts during lactation. The accumulated milk stretches the duct, forming a tumor that can reach enormous sizes, and may develop into a cheesy or oily mass over time.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
GALACTOCELE (from Greek gala-milk and cele-tumor), a cyst of the breast containing milk. It forms as a result of blockage of the milk ducts during the lactation period. The accumulated milk stretches the duct, forming a tumor which sometimes reaches enormous sizes (up to the size of an adult's head). The contents of the cyst, thickening over time, turn into a cheesy, oily mass. Processes of resorption can lead to the formation of concretions. Purulent melting of G. is observed (Difference from other cysts of the breast-see Mammary gland). Treatment-incision, removal of contents, curettage of the capsule.
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“Galactocele.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/galactocele/