Paget's disease of the breast in a male with lymphomatoid papulosis: A case report

Abstract

Introduction. Paget's disease is an eczematous skin change of the nipple that is usually associated with an underlying breast malignancy. Male breast cancer represents only 1-3% of all breast malignancies and Paget's disease remains very rare. Case presentation. We present the case of a 67-year-old Caucasian man with lymphomatoid papulosis who was diagnosed with Paget's disease of the nipple and who was treated successfully with surgery alone. We discuss the presentation, investigations, management and pathogenesis of Paget's disease of the nipple. Conclusion: The case highlights the need to be vigilant when new skin lesions arise in the context of an underlying chronic skin disorder. © 2011 Fouad; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.