Intraductal Papilloma Overview
Learn About Intraductal Papilloma
Intraductal papilloma is a small, noncancerous (benign) tumor that grows in a milk duct of the breast.
Intraductal papilloma occurs most often in women ages 35 to 55. The causes and risk factors are unknown.
Symptoms include:
- Breast lump
- Nipple discharge, which may be clear or bloodstained
These findings may be in just one breast or in both breasts.
For the most part, these papillomas do not cause pain.
If there is nipple discharge, the duct is removed with surgery if imaging did not show a lump that can be checked with a needle biopsy. If a needle biopsy shows an intraductal papilloma, the papilloma may be removed with surgery, or watched over time with exams and imaging.
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Therese Cusick is a General Surgeon in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Cusick and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intraductal Papilloma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Cusick is currently accepting new patients.
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David Bryant is a Radiation Oncologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Bryant and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intraductal Papilloma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Bryant is currently accepting new patients.
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Samantha Beck is a General Surgeon in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Beck has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intraductal Papilloma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.
For the most part, intraductal papillomas do not appear to increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
The outcome is excellent for people with one papilloma. The risk for cancer may be higher for:
- Women with many papillomas
- Women who get them at an early age
- Women with a family history of cancer
- Women who have abnormal cells in the biopsy
Complications of surgery can include bleeding, infection, scarring, and anesthesia risks. If the biopsy shows cancer, you may need further surgery and treatment.
Contact your provider if you notice any breast discharge or a breast lump.
There is no known way to prevent intraductal papilloma. Breast self-exams and screening mammograms can help detect the disease early.
Published Date: November 25, 2023
Published By: Debra G. Wechter, MD, FACS, General Surgery Practice Specializing in Breast Cancer, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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