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intraductal papilloma Audio
[ in-truh-duk-tul pa-pih-loh-muh ]
Subclass of:
Neoplasms, Ductal, Lobular, and Medullary
Definitions related to papilloma, intraductal:
  • (intraductal papilloma) A benign (not cancer), wart-like growth in a milk duct of the breast. It is usually found close to the nipple and may cause a discharge from the nipple. It may also cause pain and a lump in the breast that can be felt. It usually affects women aged 35-55 years. Having a single papilloma does not increase the risk of breast cancer. When there are multiple intraductal papillomas, they are usually found farther from the nipple. There may not be a nipple discharge and the papillomas may not be felt. Having multiple intraductal papillomas may increase the risk of breast cancer.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (intraductal papilloma) An intraluminal papillary epithelial neoplasm arising within the ducts. Representative examples are the intraductal breast papilloma and the salivary gland intraductal papilloma.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A small, often impalpable benign papilloma arising in a lactiferous duct and frequently causing bleeding from the nipple. (Stedman, 25th ed)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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