Paget’s Disease of the Nipple

Skin Care

Women's Health

Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHAug 31, 2020

The topic Paget’s Disease of the Nipple you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Paget’s Disease of the Breast.

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Paget’s Disease of the Breast is a rare form of breast cancer that starts from the nipple and extends to the areola around the nipple. The areola is the dark circle around the nipple
The disease develops from the tumor cells, which grow in the milk ducts of the breast. Paget’s Disease of the Breast is usually associated with the underlying breast cancer
Risk factors associated with the condition include personal history and family history of breast cancer, radiation exposure, and obesity
The exact cause of Paget’s Disease of the Breast is not yet known. It is characterized by scaly skin of the nipple with bleeding, ulcer formation, and itching
Paget’s Disease of the Breast is best treated with surgery. The prognosis depends on how far the underlying cancer has spread to other parts of the body

Please find comprehensive information on Paget’s Disease of the Breast regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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