Multifocal extramammary paget’s disease-associated adenocarcinoma: A rare condition of flexoral skin of multiple sites

Kristin Wolf, Larissa Stewart, Ronald Rapini, Kudakwashe Mutyambizi

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Abstract

Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) is a rare malignant neoplasm of apocrine sweat glands that is morphologically and histologically identical to Paget disease of the breast. The primary lesion is usually a solitary, well-demarcated, erythematous, scaly plaque that may contain crust, erosions, or ulcerations. The vulva is the most common site, but any area containing apocrine sweat glands may be involved. We present a case of triple extramammary Paget disease of the roin and bilateral axillae in a diabetic patient whose axillary lesions appeared consistent with acanthosis nigricans. This case demonstrates the need to consider EMPD in the evaluation of acanthosis of the axilla given its ability to mimic more common conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number9
JournalDermatology online journal
Volume22
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • Acanthosis nigricans
  • Extramammary Paget’s disease

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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