40. Paget disease of the breast: Difference between revisions
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Paget disease of the breast can occur both in DCIS and in invasive carcinoma. It can look like eczema. | Paget disease of the breast can occur both in DCIS and in invasive carcinoma. It can look like eczema. | ||
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Revision as of 14:39, 7 July 2024
Staining: HE
Organ: Nipple
Description:
The squamous cells of the epidermis are replaced by tumor cells showing significant atypia.
The actual tumor or DCIS is not visible on this slide.
Diagnosis: Paget disease of the breast
Causes:
- Cancer cells invading the epidermis of the nipple
Theory:
Paget disease of the breast can occur both in DCIS and in invasive carcinoma. It can look like eczema.
