Mammary Paget's disease occurring after mastectomy
2006

Mammary Paget's Disease After Mastectomy

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Giovannini Monica, D'Atri Carmelo, Piubello Quirino, Molino Annamaria

Primary Institution: San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy

Conclusion

This is the first reported case of mammary Paget's disease occurring after mastectomy.

Supporting Evidence

  • This case highlights the unusual occurrence of mammary Paget's disease in the absence of the nipple/areola complex.
  • Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of Paget's disease on the thoracic skin.
  • The patient had a history of invasive mucinous ductal breast carcinoma.

Takeaway

A woman developed a rare skin condition called mammary Paget's disease on her chest after having breast surgery, which is unusual because this disease usually occurs on the nipple.

Methodology

Case report detailing the patient's history, diagnosis, and treatment.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.

Participant Demographics

57-year-old woman.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1477-7819-4-51

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