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Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. | Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. | ||
The signs and symptoms of Paget disease of the nipple may include changes to the breast, such as: | |||
• nipple skin changes◦ crusting | |||
◦ scaling or flaking | |||
◦ redness of the nipple and areola | |||
• burning | |||
• itching | |||
• pain | |||
• nipple discharge | |||
• bleeding from the nipple | |||
• flattened nipple | |||
• inverted nipple (turned inward) | |||
• a lump in the breast◦ About half of people with Paget disease have a lump in the area near the nipple | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and 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.
Early signs of Paget's disease of the breast does make the patient's attention. As the tumor grows, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
- Redness and flaking of the nipple skin
- Nipple flattened against the breast
- A lump or mass in the breast
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
The signs and symptoms of Paget disease of the nipple may include changes to the breast, such as: • nipple skin changes◦ crusting ◦ scaling or flaking ◦ redness of the nipple and areola
• burning • itching • pain • nipple discharge • bleeding from the nipple • flattened nipple • inverted nipple (turned inward) • a lump in the breast◦ About half of people with Paget disease have a lump in the area near the nipple