400981 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mammography, Itch
26 Feb 2020
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Breast cancer most commonly presents as a lump that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue. More than 80% of cases are discovered when a person detects such a lump with the fingertips. The earliest breast cancers, however, are detected by a mammogram. Lumps found in lymph nodes located in the armpits may also indicate breast cancer. Pain is an unreliable tool in determining the presence or absence of breast cancer, but may be indicative of other breast health issues. Another symptom complex of breast cancer is paget"s disease of the breast. This syndrome presents as skin changes resembling eczema; such as redness, discoloration or mild flaking of the nipple skin. As paget"s disease of the breast advances, symptoms may include tingling, itching, increased sensitivity, burning, and pain. There may also be discharge from the nipple. Paget"s disease of the breast also have a lump in the breast.
