Spectrum of papillary lesions of the breast: clinical, imaging, and pathologic correlation.

OBJECTIVE Papillary lesions of the breast are a heterogeneous group of lesions that are difficult to diagnose as benign or malignant. The purpose of this article is to review clinical presentation, imaging features, and pathologic correlation of papillary lesions of the breast and to discuss the prognosis and management of these lesions. CONCLUSION Recognition of the variety of benign and malignant papillary lesions of the breast will facilitate diagnosis and proper management.

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