During a recent visit to the clinic, a woman who presents with erythema of the nipple and areola on the right breast states that she discovered it several weeks ago and is fearful of what will be found. The nurse suspects:
A) Peau d' orange
B) Nipple inversion
C) Paget's disease
D) Acute mastitis
Ans: C
Feedback: Paget's disease presents with erythema of the nipple and areola. Peau d' orange is associated with breast cancer and is caused by interference with lymphatic drainage. Nipple inversion is considered normal if long-standing. If it is associated with fibrosis and is a recent development, malignancy is suspected. Acute mastitis is associated with lactation but may occur at any age.
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