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The symptoms of Paget's disease of the breast are often mistaken for those of some benign skin conditions, such as dermatitis or eczema. These symptoms may include the following | The symptoms of Paget's disease of the breast are often mistaken for those of some benign skin conditions, such as dermatitis or eczema. These symptoms may include the following:<ref name=NIH>Paget's disease of the breast. National cancer institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/paget-breast-fact-sheet</ref> | ||
*Itching, tingling, or redness in the nipple and/or areola | *Itching, tingling, or redness in the nipple and/or areola | ||
*Flaking, crusty, or thickened skin on or around the nipple | *Flaking, crusty, or thickened skin on or around the nipple | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and symptoms
The symptoms of Paget's disease of the breast are often mistaken for those of some benign skin conditions, such as dermatitis or eczema. These symptoms may include the following:[1]
- Itching, tingling, or redness in the nipple and/or areola
- Flaking, crusty, or thickened skin on or around the nipple
- A flattened nipple
- Discharge from the nipple that may be yellowish or bloody
Because the early symptoms of Paget disease of the breast may suggest a benign skin condition, and because the disease is rare, it may be misdiagnosed at first. People with Paget disease of the breast have often had symptoms for several months before being correctly diagnosed.
References
- ↑ Paget's disease of the breast. National cancer institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/paget-breast-fact-sheet