Nipple adenoma is a very uncommon, benign neoplasm that involves the nipple. A palpable mass of the nipple associated with nipple discharge and erosion or ulceration is the common clinical presentation.1 This rare benign tumor can be mistaken for breast carcinoma, Paget's disease, or galactophoric ectasia.2 This case report describes a 35-year-old woman with a painful nipple lesion and serous discharge. Clinical examination revealed a hypertrophied left nipple with a well-defined, firm, bluish nodule. Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of nipple adenoma. The patient underwent surgical excision and reconstruction of the nipple. Histological examination revealed simple florid ductal hyperplasia and no malignancy. Erosive nipple adenomatosis is a rare condition that should be considered in the presence of nipple erosion or tumor. Diagnosis is anatomo-pathological, and treatment is usually surgical. The prognosis is excellent.
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