Paget's disease of the breast surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Paget's disease of the breast, also known as Paget's disease of the nipple, is a condition that outwardly may have the appearance of eczema - with skin changes involving the nipple of the breast. Because of its seemingly innocuous and surface appearance, it often presents late, but it is a condition that may be fatal.

Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) has the same histologic features as Paget's disease of the breast but different locations.

Surgery

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

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