Nipple punch biopsy?

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LOgirl448
LOgirl448 Member Posts: 6
edited March 2018 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

I'm having some nipple issues but am wondering if the dermatologist decides to do a punch biopsy to rule out Pagets, where would it occur? Would the punch go into the areola only (I'm not having symptoms in the areola, only in the nipple)? Would they take part of the nipple in the punch too? Don't know how that works and it sounds so painful. Any advice on procedures or recovery appreciate

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  • mollyrose
    mollyrose Member Posts: 12
    edited March 2018

    I just went through a punch biopsy and it was done on the scaly skin of the nipple. Its not as bad as it sounds, the only pain is really the needle to freeze it. I doubt they would biopsy your areola. Recovery was uneventful, I kept the dressing on for about 4 days. The scab reminded me of a small vaccination scab like we got in the 60s.

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  • MBPooch
    MBPooch Member Posts: 229
    edited March 2018

    My experience was very similar to mollyrose. Totally uneventful, it's a very small area that they take. One stitch and a bandaid and I was on my way.

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  • LOgirl448
    LOgirl448 Member Posts: 6
    edited March 2018

    thank you all! My apt is tomorrow morning so perfect timing on the responses. I had a punch done on another area of my breast so that's all I was going on. Seems like it's smaller and less scary than I had in my mind. I appreciate your responses

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  • MBPooch
    MBPooch Member Posts: 229
    edited March 2018

    Good luck today, thinking positive thoughts for you! Let us know what you hear.

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