Papillary Lesions of Breast

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Pathology
• Breast Surgery

Background:

• Papillary breast lesions are a heterogeneous group characterized by ductal growth.
• Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review patients who underwent lumpectomy for breast masses with papillary lesions.
• To analyze clinical and histopathological findings of papillary breast lesions.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 42 patients' records operated between 2006-2014.
• Evaluation of patient demographics, lesion characteristics, surgical procedures, and follow-up data.

Main Results:

• 34 patients with benign papillary lesions on core needle biopsy underwent lumpectomy.
• Modified radical mastectomy was performed on 9 patients, including those with malignant papillary lesions.
• 33 patients with benign excisional biopsy findings were followed clinically.

Conclusions:

• Excisional biopsy is essential to confirm papillary breast lesion diagnoses, even after benign core needle biopsy.
• Vigilant clinical follow-up is necessary for patients with benign papillary lesions to detect subsequent malignancies.