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ArticleCureus2025

Rare Presentation and Diagnostic Challenges of Intraductal Papilloma in an Adolescent: A Case Report.

Jianrong Li, Yirui Diao, Ruifu Chen, Junpeng Chen, Xiaohua Pei

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Jianrong LiChinese Surgery, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, CHN.
Yirui DiaoChinese Surgery, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, CHN.
Ruifu ChenBreast Surgery, Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian, CHN.
Junpeng ChenBreast Surgery, Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian, CHN.
Xiaohua PeiBreast Surgery, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing, CHN.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intraductal papillomas (IDPs) are rare benign breast tumors that predominantly affect adult women, with an exceptionally uncommon occurrence in adolescents. In this case, an 18-year-old woman presented with persistent bloody nipple discharge and surface erosion, challenging multiple healthcare providers' initial assessments. High-resolution ultrasound ultimately revealed a small 4.5 mm × 3.0 mm hypoechoic nodule, which was surgically excised and confirmed as an intraductal papilloma through pathological examination. The patient's diagnostic journey underscores the complex diagnostic landscape of adolescent breast lesions, revealing critical limitations in imaging techniques and the potential downstream consequences of diagnostic delays on treatment strategies. Her case emphasizes the paramount importance of precise diagnostic imaging and nuanced clinical evaluation, particularly in young patients. Moreover, it highlights the need for comprehensive treatment approaches that balance clinical intervention with psychological support and aesthetic considerations, ultimately aiming to optimize both medical outcomes and patient well-being.

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adolescentsbreast ultrasoundcase reportintraductal papillomanipple dischargeradiology & imaging

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PMCPMC12255849

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