What Is the Treatment of Intraductal Papilloma of Breast?

Clinical scenario

Clinically diagnosed intraductal papilloma of breast without surgical contraindications. Management focuses on definitive treatment to eliminate the lesion and confirm complete removal on imaging.

Treatment approach

The standard of care is surgical, with the objective of complete tumor removal. The appropriate procedure is selected based on lesion characteristics and clinical factors — see the full protocol for the evidence-based decision pathway.

Treatment goal

Complete removal of the intraductal papilloma, confirmed on imaging.

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References

DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000001533

The panel recommends that all clinically diagnosed intraductal papillomas should be treated surgically and that the tumor should be completely removed.

According to the site of single intraductal papilloma as well as the accessibility and cost of CNB and VABB in Chinese primary hospitals, the panel equally recommends complete resection by open surgical resection and VABB for single intraductal papilloma without nipple discharge.