Right Nipple Lesion Found in a 43-Year-Old Woman

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A 43-year-old woman presents with a lesion in the right nipple. After further evaluation, a biopsy is performed. What is your diagnosis?

A 43-year-old woman presents with a lesion in the right nipple. After further evaluation, a biopsy is performed. According to the histopathology image below, what is your diagnosis?

What is your diagnosis?

A. Paget disease
B. Nipple adenoma
C. Ductal carcinoma
D. Phyllodes tumor

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