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Case Reports
. 2013 Jul;4(3):239-40.
doi: 10.4103/2229-5178.115534.

Erosive adenomatosis of the nipple masquerading as Paget's disease

Parimalam K Kumar  1 , Jayakar Thomas
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Case Reports

Erosive adenomatosis of the nipple masquerading as Paget's disease

Parimalam K Kumar et al. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2013 Jul.

Abstract

Erosive adenomatosis of the nipple (EAN) is a rare, benign neoplasm of breast lactiferous ducts. Peak incidence is in the fifth decade in women. Clinically, it is mistaken for eczema during early stages and Paget's disease at later stages. We present a young lady with EAN who was advised mastectomy. It is important for dermatologists to be familiar with this entity to avoid topical steroid abuse and unwarranted breast removal. This case is presented for awareness and importance of correct and early diagnosis.

Keywords: Adenomatosis; erosive; nipple.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Thick, rough skin of nipple with erosion and fissuring
Figure 2
Figure 2
Low power-perpendicular tubular structures showing connection with the overlying eroded epidermis; dermis showing round, oval, few large or irregular shaped ducts lined by columnar epithelium [H & E, 40×]
Figure 3
Figure 3
High power of a duct showing apocrine snouts [H & E, 100×]
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