Definitions
Paget's disease of the breast
Overview
Paget's disease of the breast is a form of breast cancer affecting the nipple and dark circle of skin (areola) around it. Most women with it have underlying ductal breast cancer.
Symptoms
Nipple or areola flaking, scaling, crusting, oozing, itching, and unusual discharge are symptoms.
Treatments
Treatment may include surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.