Wednesday, February, 15, 2012

Intraductal papilloma

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Definition

Intraductal papilloma is a small, noncancerous (benign) tumor that grows in a milk duct of the breast.


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Intraductal papilloma occurs most often in women ages 35 - 55. The causes and risk factors are unknown.



Review Date: 08/17/2009
Reviewed By: Daniel N. Sacks, MD, FACOG. Obstetrics & Gynecology in Private Practice, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by Verimed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)