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Pigmented mammary Paget's disease in a man
Aivlys Pérez1, Jorge L Sánchez, Ana L Colón
1Department of Dermatology, University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, PO Box 365067, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-5067.
Boletin De La Asociacion Medica De Puerto Rico
|March 23, 2004
Summary
Paget
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Mammary Paget's disease is a rare manifestation of breast cancer.
- It typically presents with nipple and areola changes.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of pigmented Paget's disease on a male breast.
- This presentation can mimic melanoma, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
Findings:
- Paget's disease in men is uncommon.
- Pigmented presentation adds diagnostic complexity.
Implications:
- Early recognition of male breast Paget's disease is crucial for timely treatment.
- Prompt diagnosis improves prognosis and allows for effective therapeutic intervention.
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