FreeMD® Intraductal Papilloma: Definition

Intraductal Papilloma

Definition

Intraductal Papilloma Definition

Common names:

Breast Papilloma
Intraductal Papilloma
Papilloma Breast

A person with an intraductal papilloma has a non-cancerous growth inside the breast. Intraductal papillomas occur within a mild duct, close to the nipple. Multiple papillomas may form in one breast.

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Benign breast disease
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Breast fibroadenoma
Breast lump
Breast pain
Fibrocystic breast disease
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Last Updated: Dec 28, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Intraductal Papilloma References:

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