Paget's disease of the breast physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2];Suveenkrishna Pothuru, M.B,B.S. [3]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of Paget's disease of the breast include eczematous appearance of the nipple associated with yellowish or bloody discharge.

Physical Examination

Breast Examination

• Erythema in the nipple and/or areola
• Flaking, crusty, or thickened skin on or around the nipple
• A flattened or inverted nipple
• Discharge from the nipple that may be yellowish or bloody

Breast

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  Paget's disease. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Paget's disease. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Paget's disease. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Paget's disease. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Paget's disease. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Paget's disease. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Paget's disease. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.