Erosive adenoma of the nipple (EAN) is a rare benign condition and originates from the lacteroseducts of the nipple. It mimics benign conditions such as contact dermatitis, psoriasis and cutanous infections, but Paget's diseaseits main differential diagnosis. Patients usually present with a serous discharge from the nipple and nipple erosion. While the histopathological evaluation is being the gold Standard for diagnosis, dermatoscopy is an easy, practical and versatile optical tool that helps in the diagnosis of EAN. In this article we present fortyfour years old female patient with clinical and dermoscopic features of EAN wich was referred to the Dermatology Service with a lesion on her left nipple.
Key words: Erosive adenoma of the nipple, breast diseases, histopathology
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