Extramammary Paget’s Disease of the Perianal Region

Extramammary Perianal Paget's Disease

Perianal Paget's disease is a rare malignancy. It is rarely isolated and often associated with an underlying adenocarcinoma. It usually presents with anal itchiness and discomfort and can be misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids. Once the diagnosis of perianal Paget's disease is granted, extensive work-up to find an underlying primary malignancy is crucial. Surgery is the standard modality of treatment o...

Extramammary Paget disease of the perianal region: the potential role of imiquimod in achieving disease control

Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) is a rare perineal neoplasia associated with a high rate of local recurrence. Surgical excision is the standard treatment; however, this has high rates of post-operative morbidity in combination with potentially mutilating results. Previous literature has demonstrated good response with imiquimod 5% cream in patients with vulval EMPD, yet its effectiveness in p...

Perianal Extramammary Paget’s Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis

Background: To make an update on the state of knowledge on perianal extramammary Paget’s disease. Case presentation: We report one case as an illustration of this rare, slow-growing and occasionally metastasizing entity. The standard treatment is a local surgical excision. Radiation therapy is recommended as primary treatment in inoperable patients, and as alternative to surgery for recurrence ...

Pagets Disease Of The Nipple

Extramammary Paget’s Disease in the Pubic Region: a Case Report

© 2009 Th e Serbian Association of Dermatovenereologists slightly elevated erythema, small erosions and slight oozing. At the beginning, the condition was not associated with pain or itching. Th e patient visited a private dermatologist. Th e submitted documentation showed that the patient had a sharply demarcated erythematous plaque of 30 x 30 mm in diameter; local therapy included betamethaso...