Question 1

can children have paget's disease of the breast?

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Not typical : Paget's disease of the breast is most common in the 50's, though there have been documented cases in adolescents and in folks in their 80's.  If there is any kind of unusual finding on the outside of the breast (male or female), or new lumps felt,  it is best to have it checked by a physician.  Hope this is helpful.

Question 2

is paget's disease in the breast?

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Yes and no: Pagets disease refers to an osseous lesion where there is over growth of bone and an extensive exophytic lesion can develop especially in the H&amp;N area. Pagets of the breast is a disease of the very terminal milk duct system spilling out into the nipple and areola complex to present as a skin lesion.

Question 3

how can paget's disease of breast be treated?

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Possible: The treatment is surgical resection. However, because paget's disease of the breast  is associated with an underlying breast cancer (in situ and/or invasive) in almost 90% of cases, often without an associated breast mass or mamm abnormality. This underlying cancer has to be treated accordingly based on the er/pr/her2 neu and staging, etc.The prognosis will depend on the underlying beast cancer.

Question 4

what are the tests for paget's disease of breast?

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Biopsy: Paget's disease is a rare form of breast cancer.  It is diagnosed after obtaining a biopsy of the area on the nipple or areola.  In many cases, there are no abnormalities seen on mammogram or ultrasound.  Once a diagnosis is made, a breast MRI may be performed to look for additional lesions in the breast.
Paget's has a good prognosis if diagnosed early.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of paget's disease of breast?

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Skin rash: An eczematous skin rash affecting the nipple and areola due to an underlying breast cancer is Paget disease.  A mass/lump may or may not be palpable.

Question 6

can you inform me of paget's disease of the breast?

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Paget's Disease: Paget’s disease of the breast is a rare type of breast cancer that usually occurs in woman &gt; age 50 years old ; involves the nipple ; areola.  Symptoms can include breast lump, thickened skin, newly inverted or flattened nipple, itching, redness, scaly skin or crusted and oozing skin.

Question 7

what do you recommend for paget's disease of breast?

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Need a biopsy: Paget's disease of the breast is one of the ways breast cancer can manifest. It is usually due to breast cancer in the nipple/areolar area. It may be confused with dermatitis or eczema. If there is any suspicion for paget's disease of the breast diagnostic imaging of the breast need to be done as a general work up. Then followed by a biopsy even if the mammogram and ultrasound studies are negative.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: paget's disease of breast?

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Paget's disease: Paget's disease of breast = a type of breast cancer which involves the nipple.

Question 9

is paget's disease of breast curable?

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It may be: Like other types of breast cancer with prompt and appropriate treatment there is a good likelihood that paget's disease can be successfully treated.

Question 10

what is the treatment for paget's disease of breast?

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Options: Paget's can be treated with removal of the nipple-areola area (lumpectomy) followed by radiation or total mastectomy which includes the nipple.  Chemotherapy is not usually needed.  Hormonal therapy is used if the tumor is estrogen or Progesterone positive.

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