Benign Tumour: Papilloma Flashcards
1
Q
Intraductal papillomas typically occur where?
A
Subareolar region
Less than 1cm away from nipple
2
Q
Who do they typically affect?
A
Females in their 40-50s
3
Q
How do they present?
A
Bloody or clear nipple discharge
Large papillomas can present initially as a mass
4
Q
What can they appear similarly to on imaging?
A
Ductal carcinomas
5
Q
Do they usually require a biopsy ?
A
Yes as can appear similar to Ductal carcinomas on imaging
6
Q
Risk of cancer increases with…
A
Multi-ductal papilloma
7
Q
How are most treated?
A
Microdochectomy - lactiferous duct removal
