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Pagets disease of the nipple

What are the signs of Paget’s disease of the nipple?

The main sign of Paget’s disease of the nipple is a change in the nipple and/or areola, including:

  • the nipple area might become hard, lumpy or crusty – it may look like dermatitis or eczema
  • the nipple area might appear red or angry-looking
  • there may be an ulcer
  • the nipple might flatten out or turn inwards (invert)
  • there may be a discharge or bleeding from the nipple
  • the area might feel itchy or sore
  • there may be a lump in the same breast.

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updated: 20 October 2020 - 3:32pm
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