intraductal papilloma Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
warty lesion that grows within one of the ducts in the breast
2
Q
result of
A
proliferation of epithelial cells
3
Q
typical presentation
A
clear or blood-stained nipple discharge
4
Q
benign?
A
yes , but they can be assoc with atypical hyperplasia or breast cancer
5
Q
features
A
may be picked up accidentally on mammogram
nipple discharge
tenderness or pain
palpable lump
6
Q
Dx
A
triple assessment
ductography
7
Q
Mx
A
complete surgical excision
after removal tissue examined for atypical hyperplasia or cancer
