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Paget' s Disease of the Nipple
Medical Questions » Paget' s Disease of the Nipple
| Name: Paget' s Disease of the Nipple |
| Also known as: Nipple Cancer |
| An uncommon type of cancer that starts in the milk ducts of the nipple, and may spread rapidly along these ducts, deep into the breast. |
Causes of Paget' s Disease of the Nipple
Unknown. Only one in every 100 breast cancers. |
Symptoms of Paget' s Disease of the Nipple
Often very few symptoms until well advanced, and no lump is felt. Symptoms include itching and irritation of the nipple, a thickening of the nipple and in advanced cases an ulcer may form. |
Tests for Paget' s Disease of the Nipple
Diagnosed by biopsy of the nipple. |
Treatment for Paget' s Disease of the Nipple
Surgery to remove the nipple and the affected part of the breast. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy may also be necessary.
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Complications of Paget' s Disease of the Nipple of its treatment
Spread of the cancer to breast tissue and nearby lymph nodes. |
Likely Outcome of Paget' s Disease of the Nipple
The more advanced when first treated, the poorer the survival rate. |
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