Ductal Papilloma

Question 1

What is a ductal papilloma?

Answer 1

Benign overgrowth (wart like) of ductal epithelial cells near the nipple

Question 2

What are the chances of cancer forming in a ductal papilloma?

Answer 2

Very low => Doesnt usually form cancer

Question 3

What age group of women typically have a ductal papilloma?

Answer 3

40+

Question 4

what are 3 risk factors of a ductal papilloma?

Answer 4

Contraception
HRT
FH

Question 5

What are 2 symptoms common in a ductal papilloma

Answer 5

Blood / discharge from nipple

Lump w/pain

Question 6

What 3 investigations can be done in a ductal papilloma?

Answer 6

Mammogram
Ultrasound
FNA

Question 7

What is the general treatment for a ductal papilloma

Answer 7

Lumpectomy

Question 8

What other differential presents with similar findings to a ductal papilloma?

how do you work out the difference

Answer 8

Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia

1 lesion => Ductal Papilloma
1+ lesions => Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia