What describes a benign wart-like tumor in breast ducts?

A benign wart-like tumor in breast ducts is referred to as a papilloma. These tumors are typically characterized by the presence of fronds of tissue that resemble warts, hence their description. Papillomas often arise in the ducts of the breast and can lead to discharge from the nipple. They are often discovered incidentally during imaging studies or evaluations for breast symptoms.

Unlike conditions such as Paget's Disease, which pertains to a specific type of cancer affecting the nipple area, or PASH (Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia), which is not a tumor of the ducts but rather a benign stromal proliferation, papillomas specifically denote a growth within the ductal structure. Additionally, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) refers to a non-invasive form of breast cancer where cells grow within the ducts but are not yet invasive; it does not describe a benign tumor. Thus, papilloma is accurately identified as the benign wart-like tumor in this context.