Paget’s disease of the nipple

Paget’s disease of the nipple, also known as Paget’s disease of the breast, is a rare type of breast cancer where the the skin of the nipple becomes red, itchy and dry.

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Diagnosing Paget's disease

Treating Paget's disease

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