Spectrum оf Pagеt's disеasеs

An overview of various diseases described by James Paget and named after him is presented. These include Paget's disease of bone, Paget's disease of the breast, Paget-Schroetter syndrome. The least known of these is Paget-Schroetter syndrome, which refers to primary deep vein thrombosis of the upper extremity. It most commonly develops in young men after prolonged intense physical activity involving the shoulder girdle. The presented review of the diseases (syndromes) described by the British surgeon and pathologist James Paget and named after him will allow physicians of various specialties to become familiar with this interesting and rare pathology and help in the diagnosis of these conditions.