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Biopsy is diagnostic of Paget's disease of the breast.
Biopsy is diagnostic of Paget's disease of the breast.
==Biopsy==
==Biopsy==
Biopsy is diagnostic of Paget's disease of the breast. There are several types of nipple biopsy, including the procedures described below:
*Biopsy is diagnostic of Paget's disease of the breast.
*Surface biopsy: A glass slide is used to gently scrape cells from the surface of the skin.
*Biopsy can be performed by shaving, punch or incisional techniques, the latter being the most appropriate one.
*Shave biopsy: A razor-like tool is used to remove the top layer of skin.
*It is essential that the sample contains part of the lactiferous duct and if the areola is affected, it also needs to be represented in the sample to confirm the diagnosis.
*Punch biopsy: A circular cutting tool, called a punch, is used to remove a disk-shaped piece of tissue.
*Often histological exams are inconclusive and more biopsies, or even surgical removal of the entire nipple may be required.
*Wedge biopsy: A scalpel is used to remove a small wedge of tissue.


To view histopathologic characteristic features of Paget's disease of the breast, click [[Paget's disease of the breast pathophysiology|'''here''']].
To view histopathologic characteristic features of Paget's disease of the breast, click [[Paget's disease of the breast pathophysiology|'''here''']].

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Biopsy is diagnostic of Paget's disease of the breast.

Biopsy

  • Biopsy is diagnostic of Paget's disease of the breast.
  • Biopsy can be performed by shaving, punch or incisional techniques, the latter being the most appropriate one.
  • It is essential that the sample contains part of the lactiferous duct and if the areola is affected, it also needs to be represented in the sample to confirm the diagnosis.
  • Often histological exams are inconclusive and more biopsies, or even surgical removal of the entire nipple may be required.

To view histopathologic characteristic features of Paget's disease of the breast, click here.

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