Ductal Papilloma Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
A warty lesion usually located just behind the areola usually solitary
2
Q
Is it dangerous?
A
No it is benign and it is NOT a form of pre-malignancy
3
Q
What causes it?
A
Growths from the ductal epithelium
4
Q
Is it common?
A
It is the most common cause of nipple discharge in women over 40
5
Q
Symptoms (2)
A
Small lump, sticky/blood stained discharge
6
Q
Signs (1)
A
Palpable mass that is elongated along the lumen of a duct
7
Q
Investigations (3)
A
Triple Assessment: Breast exam, mammogram, fine needle aspiration
8
Q
Treatment (2)
A
Microdochectomy (removal of the affected duct), Total Duct Excision
