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Paget's disease |
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Paget's disease [′paj·əts di‚zēz] (medicine) A type of carcinoma of the breast that involves the nipple or areola and the larger ducts, characterized by the presence of Paget's cells. Osseous hyperplasia simultaneous with accelerated deossification. An apocrine gland skin cancer, composed principally of Paget's cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This bisphosphonate is commonly used in Pagets Disease. Clinical manifestations of Pagets disease range from no symptoms to severe morbidity due to bone pain, bone deformity, pathological fractures, and neurological and other complications. |
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