Definition:
Paget's disease of the breast is identified as a highly rare form of breast cancer. This disease accounts of less than five percent of the breast cancers. The disease usually originates in the breast ducts and develops to the nipple's skin and the areola.
Diagnosis:
The primary diagnosis is through a breast examination will need mammography for supporting clinical evidence. Other imaging tests may also be conducted to clearly asses the condition and if the cancer has spread to larger areas. Early diagnosis is highly critical to control the spread of the disease.
Treatment:
Paget's disease of the breast will typically require immediate surgery. This may include skin-sparing mastectomy, simple mastectomy, or modified radical mastectomy. The surgical procedure will largely depend of the skin condition as well as how advanced the underlying cancer is. Nipple reconstruction may also be an option when necessary.
Symptoms and Signs:
Paget's disease of the breast primarily affects the nipple as well as the surrounding skin. Dermatitis is one of the symptoms where breast skin tends to be scaly or flaky. Other signs include itching, redness and tingling as well as an inverted of flattened nipple.
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