What are the symptoms of a breast duct papilloma?

Symptoms of a breast duct papilloma include a clear or bloody nipple discharge, a lump next to or behind a nipple, breast enlargement, or breast pain.

Common symptoms of breast duct papilloma

The most common symptoms of breast duct papilloma are:

  • Breast deformity or misshapen breast
  • Breast lump
  • Breast pain
  • Nipple discharge or tenderness

Symptoms that might indicate a serious condition

Seek prompt medical care if you, or someone you are with, have any of these serious symptoms including:

  • Breast lump
  • Breast pain
  • Nipple discharge or tenderness
INTRODUCTION

What is a breast duct papilloma?

A breast duct papilloma is a benign (noncancerous) growth in a breast milk duct. It is the most common cause of spontaneous discharge from the nipple. This discharge may be clear or bloody. A breast duct papilloma also may produce a small lump that you can feel next to or behind the nipple. A breast duct papilloma may not be identified on routine screening mammography.... Read more about breast duct papilloma introduction

CAUSES

What causes a breast duct papilloma?

It is not known what causes a breast duct papilloma.... Read more about breast duct papilloma causes

TREATMENTS

How is a breast duct papilloma treated?

During breast duct papilloma treatment, your health care provider will surgically remove the papilloma and affected ducts. The removed tissue will then be checked for the presence of malignant (cancer) cells. If cancer cells are found, your health care provider may recommend more surgery or additional treatments.... Read more about breast duct papilloma treatments

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