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Intra-flow papilloma of the mammary gland
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Intra-ductular papilloma of the mammary gland refers to benign formations. Papilloma develops in the milk duct from the cells of the epithelium.
Papilloma can be compared with cystic formation, hemorrhages and necrosis (necrosis of tissues) can form around the neoplasm.
Neoplasm is easily traumatized, which causes bloody discharge into the excretory ducts, and then from the nipple to the outside.
Intra-flow papilloma is considered to be a precancerous condition, and multiple papillomas often develop into a malignant tumor.
Causes of the intraprostatic papilloma of the mammary gland
Intra-ductular papilloma of the breast, like most disorders, develops as a result of hormonal failure in the body of a woman.
The development of papilloma can provoke abnormal ovarian function, inflammatory processes in them, obesity on the background of hormonal imbalance, infectious diseases of appendages, constant stress.
Most of the risk of developing the papilloma of the breast is affected by nulliparous women, especially those who smoke. The least common cause of the disease is diagnosed and gave birth to nonsmoking women who were breastfeeding and used hormonal contraceptives.
Often the development of papillomas occurs in the area of development of breast diseases. After the disease, the ducts into the gland grow, which increases the risk of cystic enlargement.
Symptoms of the intraprostatic papilloma of the mammary gland
Intra-ductular papilloma of the mammary gland is manifested in the first stages by secretions from the nipple, this should be the first alarm signal for a woman. First, a small amount of translucent, bloody or slightly yellow liquid is released from the nipple. If the discharge becomes green or yellow, this may indicate an infectious process in the duct.
Determine the development of pathology possible with self-examination of the breast (palpation), but this method allows you to identify only large-sized neoplasms or those that develop in the main duct.
In the areola area, you can find an elastic knot that has a rounded shape, if you press on such a knot, then soreness appears.
With the development of inflammatory processes in the tumor site, the node becomes more dense, and the adjacent tissues swell.
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Diagnostics of the intraprostatic papilloma of the mammary gland
Intra-ductular papilloma of the breast can be diagnosed on examination (with too large neoplasms), after the results of additional examinations (ultrasound, x-ray, mammography, etc.).
On examination, the mammalian doctor can determine the tumor after probing, but to confirm the diagnosis, a study of the discharge from the nipple is mandatory.
If the results of the tests confirm the development of the malignant process, then an oncologist's consultation and further examination are urgently assigned.
To confirm the development of papilloma, the doctor can prescribe the following studies:
- ultrasound examination of mammary glands;
- mammography;
- Ductography;
- Magnetic resonance imaging;
- biopsy.
Doktografiya allows you to determine the parameters that can help the surgeon during the operation - the size, location of the lesion.
Before doktografiej it is not necessary to massage a breast or to express milk.
Other diagnostic methods help to distinguish a benign process from a malignant one.
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Treatment of the intraprostatic papilloma of the mammary gland
Intra-ductular papilloma of the breast is considered a precancerous condition, therefore, treatment with alternative medicine or drugs is completely excluded.
One treatment option for this pathology is surgery.
The removal of the tumor takes place by means of a sectoral resection. This operation involves the removal of those breast tissue in which there are ducts with pathology.
Operation with intraluminal papilloma of the mammary gland
Intra-ductular papilloma of the mammary gland is subject only to surgical treatment. When a papilloma is assigned a sectoral resection.
This operation consists in the removal of pathological ducts and tissues.
The operation is performed under local anesthesia (novocaine or lidocaine). General anesthesia is prescribed for neoplasms that are not probed and are visible only on ultrasound or mammography, as well as for allergies to drugs for local anesthesia or if resection is part of an organ-preserving operation.
First, the surgeon marks the incision lines and cuts, then the tumor is removed, measures are taken to stop the bleeding and seams are adjusted so that cavities do not form.
The removed site of a mammary gland without fail is sent on histological research (usually within 20-30 minutes the result is already ready) for revealing cancer cells.
Removal of intraprostatic papilloma of the mammary gland
Intra-ductular papilloma of the mammary gland is removed by means of an incision along the margin of the areola. After the cuts, the surgeon examines the milky ducts and removes the enlarged and altered, along with the papilloma and blood clots. If the papilloma appears on the nipple, the surgeon removes it whenever possible by a gentle method (coagulation or laser).
After the tumor is removed, it is sent for histological examination to exclude the malignant process.
If cancer cells are detected in the tumor, chemotherapy or radiotherapy is prescribed.
Now, during the removal of papillomas, surgeons try to achieve an aesthetic effect by applying a cosmetic suture to the wound, which leaves no trace of the operation.
Prevention
Intra-ductular papilloma of the breast is rarely diagnosed in women giving birth and breast-feeding, in this regard, experts recommend that women do not refuse breastfeeding.
First of all, experts advise women to take care of their health. It is necessary to regularly undergo preventive examinations at a gynecologist, and after 35 years of age still visit a mammologist and regularly do mammograms.
All inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system need to be treated in a timely and complete manner, it is also important to treat a violation of the hormonal background.
A woman can carry out self-examinations that can help identify a tumor at an early stage of development, and also lead a healthy lifestyle, not to abuse alcohol and give up smoking.
Forecast
Intra-ductular papilloma of the mammary gland refers to benign formations, therefore the predictions in this case are most often favorable.
Treatment of such tumors is quite easy, as a rule, relapse is possible if the disease is detected in the last stages.
Cells of benign tumors rarely grow into cancerous tumors, however, this happens occasionally, therefore, after removal of the tumor, it is necessary to perform a histological examination.
Intra-ductular papilloma of the breast is a benign formation that affects the milk ducts. In most cases, the disease occurs due to hormonal imbalance, which can provoke an unhealthy lifestyle, malnutrition, harmful production, frequent stress, taking hormonal contraceptives, as well as some types of cosmetics based on petroleum base (petrolatum, talc, etc.). In addition, hormonal imbalance can occur for a natural reason, as with age, the level of hormones in the body changes.
