Most women, doing a self-examination of the breast (when looking for breast cancer), do this by looking for signs of lumps (solid masses) or uncomfortable parts of the breast. That is - "Inside the main breast formation" (bubble). However, some of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer can also significantly resemble common skin complaints, such as:
1. Eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin (the skin becomes dry, has red spots and, as a rule, itching).
2 Psoriasis is where the skin picks up spots (usually red) and with thick silver scales.
Paget's Disease - on the other hand, it also resembles a red rash, which resembles both eczema and psoriasis, but affects only the epidermis (skin surface) of the nipple, and the areola (circle of dark skin formed around the nipple) with malignant cancer cells (formed singularly or in small groups).
However, eczema rarely affects the nipple, and other general skin conditions usually affect both the breast and more than one (Paget's disease rarely affects both breasts at the same time). For this reason, Paget's disease can be difficult to diagnose (the patient may be referred to a specialist for diagnosis).
Many common skin rashes are benign (non-cancerous) conditions; however, this does not apply to Paget's disease, which is malignant (cancerous). The good news is that the disease is very rare (affects only 1% - 4% of women diagnosed with breast cancer [the bad news is that Paget's disease also may indicate that a breast tumor is present]).
For about 50% of women suffering from Paget's disease, they also suffer from a mammary gland tumor (flowing carcinoma stage I-III or invasive breast cancer) on the same side. Sometimes there may be more than one tumor in the patient's chest. Although Paget's disease is similar to eczema and psoriasis, an inverted nipple (falling inward) or nipple may also be present.
Diagnosis may include: a mammogram (screening or diagnosis), an ultrasound scan or biopsy (nipple biopsy, punch biopsy, biopsy biopsy or image-based biopsy), and then surgery (the first option is usually recommended). [lymph node sample biopsy surgery, Egypt lymph node clearance surgery]). Additional treatment may be required, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy (endocrine) therapy, or targeted therapy.
It is recommended that any noticeable difference with the breast be checked as soon as possible, since Paget’s disease is a very good example of how the deadly form of cancer can sometimes be mistaken for something more common and often harmless.
