Mohs micrographic surgery for an erosive adenomatosis of the nipple.
BACKGROUND
Erosive adenomatosis of the nipple is a rare but distinct benign tumor of the nipple. It is usually considered to be derived from the apocrine sweat ducts of the nipple epithelium but probably of lactiferous duct origin. Total excision is the treatment of choice.


OBJECTIVE
We report the clinical and histological features of this rare tumor, and the surgical technique employed.


METHODS
Treatment consisted of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS), fresh tissue technique, followed by primary closure.


RESULTS
The described procedure resulted in a cure of the erosive adenomatosis of the nipple.


CONCLUSIONS
Total excision of erosive adenomatosis of the nipple can be obtained by MMS. This technique prevents recurrence of the disease and minimizes resulting deformation of this important anatomic area.
Van Mierlo
P L
PL
Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Geelen
G M
GM
Neumann
H A
HA
D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015580:Mohs Surgery / Q000379:methods; D009558:Nipples / Q000473:pathology