What is Paget's Disease?

Dr. Jay Brooks answers the question: 'What is Paget's Disease?'

ByABC News
May 7, 2008, 5:17 PM

— -- Question: What is Paget's Disease?

Answer: Paget's disease of the breast is a condition that usually develops on the nipple or the areola -- the tissue around the nipple -- in which there is precancerous cells discovered. This usually indicates that there is a cancerous involvement in the breast. If this should occur, this should be brought to the attention of your physician for an evaluation of possible breast cancer.

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