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Needle biopsy of the breast
Needle biopsy of the breast		Intraductal papilloma
Intraductal papilloma		Abnormal discharge from the nipple
Abnormal discharge from the nipple
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Intraductal Papilloma   (Spanish Version)  

Definition:

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



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Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

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



References:
Review Date: 8/17/2009
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.

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