paget's disease of the breast

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paget's disease of the breast - Definition: (Source: HealthAtoZ)

Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer which makes up approximately 1-4 % of all breast tumors. While sharing its name with Paget's disease of bone, these are two medically unrelated conditions. They are simply named after the same doctor who first described them. ...
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About paget's disease of the breast (Source: HealthAtoZ)

Paget's disease of the breast is generally associated with an underlying breast cancer. It is generally seen in people between the ages of 40 and 80 years. Cases in men have been identified, but they are extremely rare. ... [ read more.. ]

Causes of paget's disease of the breast (Source: HealthAtoZ)

The cause of Paget's disease of the breast is unknown, but it is usually associated with an underlying cancer of the breast. ... [ read more.. ]

paget's disease of the breast - Conventional Treatments (Source: HealthAtoZ)

Surgery is the main treatment for Paget's disease of the breast. Removal of the breast (mastectomy) may be recommended if the cancer is seen in a wide area away from the nipple or appears to be deep into the breast tissue. Breast conservation surgery, aimed at keeping as much of the breast as possible, may be recommended in cases where the disease is diagnosed early enough and the cancer has not spread far from the surface of the nipple. ... [ read more.. ]

Further Reading on paget's disease of the breast

Bone Scan ( WebMD ) A bone scan is a nuclear scanning test that identifies new areas of bone growth or breakdown...cancer from another area, such as the breast , lung, kidney, thyroid gland, or prostate gland...by... Brain Cancer - Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Head and Face ( WebMD ) A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make pictures of the head and face...in the eye. Look for problems or diseases of the air-filled cavities in the ...and skull, such as temporomandibular... Bone Biopsy ( WebMD ) A bone biopsy is a test in which a small sample of bone is removed from the body and examined under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other bone disorders. Breast, Paget disease of ( MedicineNet ) Paget disease of the breast ( MedicineNet ) Breast Cancer ( eMedicineHealth ) Breast, Paget disease of ( eMedicineHealth ) Paget disease of the breast ( eMedicineHealth )

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