[Bowen's disease of the nipple]

The clinical and morphological features of Bowen's disease of the nipple are reported. The 51 year old patient had an eczema type change of the left nipple for over 1 year. The microscopic evaluation of the extensive segmental resection showed Bowen's disease of the nipple. Paget's disease was excluded with certainty. As far as the authors know this is the first case of Bowen's disease of the nipple reported. The treatment of choice is extended segmental resection. With this treatment the prognosis of Bowen's disease of the nipple appears to be favourable.