I am a 25 year old (no kids) with a case
of bloody discharge from one breast and a
single duct.. After going through a
mammogram and ultrasound with no findings,
they attempted a ductogram. They were
unable to get the contrast in beyond ~2cm.
I have been seeing a general surgeon, who
becuase the ductogram technically "failed"
can not do anything, but wait. The slide
exam from the discharge did show abnormal
cells (benign) and they believe the
discharge is due to an intraductal
papilloma.
I am looking for any feedback or
experiences and am trying to decide if it
would be worth my time to travel about 200
miles to see a specialist rather than a
general surgeon. Thanks
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meblonde01
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Posted: 04-16-07 12:52pm
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A benign (noncancerous), wart-like growth
in a milk duct of the breast. It is
usually found close to the nipple and may
cause a clear, sticky, or bloody discharge
from the nipple. It may also cause pain
and a lump in the breast that can be felt
or seen. It usually affects women aged
35-55 years. Having an intraductal
papilloma does not increase the risk of
developing breast cancer.
I would think it would travel 200 miles
to specialist. Unless you feel the need
to. It sounds like it is not commend
thing but it is not serious.
