Extramammary Paget's Disease of External Genitalia with Bowenoid Features

Ann Dermatol. 2013 Feb;25(1):88-91. doi: 10.5021/ad.2013.25.1.88. Epub 2013 Feb 14.

Abstract

Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is an uncommon intraepithelial adenocarcinoma, primarily affecting the apocrine-bearing skin. Bowen disease is an intraepithelial squamous cell carcinoma having the potential to become invasive carcinoma. The histopathological concomitant features between EMPD and Bowen disease have been described. One theory is that primary EMPD arises multicentrically, within the epidermis from the pluripotent stem cells. Herein, we describe a case of EMPD that had bowenoid features, and review the previous cases associated with the origin of EMPD.

Keywords: Bowen's disease; Extramammary Paget's disease; Male genitalia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports