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Squamous Metaplasia of Lactiferous Ducts (SMOLD) in a Male Patient: Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Histopathological Insights

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present the case of a 44-year-old male patient who presented to a dermatology outpatient clinic due to an asymmetric swelling of the left nipple. The patient reported a burning sensation within the area, persisting for approximately six months. Due to the inconclusive dermoscopic findings and lack of improvement following empirical treatment, a biopsy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed keratinizing squamous metaplasia of the lactiferous ducts (SMOLD).

Source: Diagnostics

DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics15192489

Authors: Beata Zagórska, Przemysław Miłosz, Jakub Żółkiewicz, Urszula Maińska, Martyna Sławińska

Institution: Gdańsk Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Cancer and Skin Lesions

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137