Paget's disease of the Breast: Report of a Case and Review of Literature

Background: Paget's disease of the breast continues to pose both a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma to the surgeon. Understanding the pathology of the lesion is pivotal in planning the surgical option for the lesion. Introduction: Paget's disease is one of the differential diagnoses of eczematous lesions of the nipple areola complex. It is invariably associated with an underlying cancer. Case Report: A case of Paget's disease of the breast treated by breast conserving surgery is presented. Conclusion: Unilateral eczema of the nipple areola complex warrants immediate biopsy. MRI is a useful adjunct in the diagnosis of this disease. The outcome of biopsy dictates the best choice