Paget Disease Of The Breast
| Title: | Paget Disease Of The Breast |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Paget disease of the breast; drawing shows a front view of the breast with redness and crusting of the nipple and areola (the darker circle of skin around the nipple). Also shown is a cross section of the breast with cancer cells in the breast ducts. Paget disease of the breast is a rare type of cancer involving the nipple and usually the areola (the darker circle of skin around the nipple). It can look similar to skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Symptoms usually include redness in the nipple and/or areola and itchy, crusty, flaking, or thickened skin on or around the nipple. People with Paget disease may also have a tumor in the same breast. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Breast Cancer Types -- Breast Cancer |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR815603 |
| Date Created: | September 30, 2024 |
| Date Added: | December 13, 2024 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |