A RARE CASE OF SCROTAL EXTRAMAMMARY PAGET’S DISEASE IN ELDERLY MALE IN DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Mohd. Shafiq Rahman* and Norly Salleh
ABSTRACT
Background: Extramammary Paget (EMPD) disease is a rare cancer related to Paget's disease of the breast, but found around the anus and genitals of both men and women. EPMD is rare and made up of only 6.5% cases of all cutaneous Paget’s disease. Case Presentation: An 80-year-old male presented with three years history of left scrotal redness and irritation. Examination revealed widespread erythema over left scrotum and left inner thigh with two small nodules. Excision biopsy was performed. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of EMPD. He was subsequently referred to Plastic Surgery team for wide local excision. Conclusions: EMPD is rare and may take years before diagnosis is made. Awareness of this condition is important for prompt diagnosis to be made and managed accordingly.
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