Intraductal papilloma

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Abnormal discharge from the nipple

Intraductal papilloma

Needle biopsy of the breast

Surgical removal (excision) of the involved duct and the mass of cells is done for a biopsy and to assure that cancer is not present.

There may be local support groups available for women with breast disease in your area. You should ask your doctor or health care provider for recommendations.

The outcome is expected to be excellent for patients with solitary tumors. Patients with multiple papillomas or who develop them at an early age may have an increased risk of developing cancer, particularly if they have a family history of cancer or there are abnormal cells in the biopsy.

The possible complications of surgery include bleeding, infection, and the risk of the anaesthesia used. If the biopsy shows cancer, further surgery may be needed.

Call for your health care provider if you notice any breast discharge or discover a breast lump.

Review Date: 10/31/2005
Reviewed By: Jeremy Goverman, M.D., Department of Trauma and Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.