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What Causes Red Scabs On Breast?
Question: Hello Doctor, I am a 45 year old woman and last week started seeing some scabs on breasts with itching sensation. I also checked around my breasts and feel about 2-3 lumps. My nipples look ok - what could be the cause of the these scabs, redness and lumps ? My nipples look ok.
Brief Answer:
PAGET'S DISEASE OF THE BREAST NEEDS TO RULE OUT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
According to your given history and information, we need to rule out PAGET'S DISEASE OF THE BREAST in this context. It accounts for 1 to 4% of all breast cancers.
DIAGNOSIS: Clinical examination with axillary lymph node assessment should be done after consultation with oncologist. It would be FIRST preference before undergoing any kind of investigation. It is also helpful to differentiate PAGET'S from dermatitis and eczema.
MAMMOGRAPHY and FNAC or Histopathological Examination of the underlying Lump or Lymph node are recommended tests to confirm the diagnosis. Biopsy is MOST relevant for PAGET'S disease.
Proper treatment depends on diagnosis of the case. I suggest you to contact with SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST for proper management of the case.
Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish your good health and take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
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PAGET'S DISEASE OF THE BREAST NEEDS TO RULE OUT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
According to your given history and information, we need to rule out PAGET'S DISEASE OF THE BREAST in this context. It accounts for 1 to 4% of all breast cancers.
DIAGNOSIS: Clinical examination with axillary lymph node assessment should be done after consultation with oncologist. It would be FIRST preference before undergoing any kind of investigation. It is also helpful to differentiate PAGET'S from dermatitis and eczema.
MAMMOGRAPHY and FNAC or Histopathological Examination of the underlying Lump or Lymph node are recommended tests to confirm the diagnosis. Biopsy is MOST relevant for PAGET'S disease.
Proper treatment depends on diagnosis of the case. I suggest you to contact with SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST for proper management of the case.
Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish your good health and take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
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