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Paget's disease of the breast
Paget's disease of the breast
Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
ICD-10 C50
ICD-9 174
ICD-O: M8540/3
DiseasesDB 9500
MeSH D010144

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Overview

Symptoms

Usually only affecting one nipple, The first symptom is usually an eczema-like rash. The skin of the nipple and areola may be red and inflamed. Some women have an itching or burning sensation. Fluid (discharge) may leak from the abnormal area of cells. The nipple may turn inwards (be inverted). There may or may not be a lump in the breast there may be redness, oozing and crusting, and a sore that does not heal.

Diagnosis

Recommended tests are a mammogram and a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis, and cytology may also be helpful.

Pathological Findings

Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

Treatment

Treatment usually involves some kind of mastectomy to surgically remove the tumour. Chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy may be necessary.

History

The condition is named after Sir James Paget, an English surgeon who first described it in 1874.

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