Intracystic Papillary Carcinoma in the Male Breast: A Rare Endpoint of a Wide Spectrum

Introduction. Fibrocystic disease of the male breast is uncommon. The presence of a spectrum of changes ranging from fibrocystic disease to duct papilloma to papillary carcinoma in the same patient renders the case a rarity and therefore reportable. Case Report. A case of intracystic papillary carci...

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Main Authors: Ketan Vagholkar, Khojasteh Dastoor, Indumati Gopinathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/129353
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Summary:Introduction. Fibrocystic disease of the male breast is uncommon. The presence of a spectrum of changes ranging from fibrocystic disease to duct papilloma to papillary carcinoma in the same patient renders the case a rarity and therefore reportable. Case Report. A case of intracystic papillary carcinoma of the male breast is presented. Discussion. The pathological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic options are discussed after reviewing the literature. Conclusion. Modified radical mastectomy with axillary clearance is the safest option for established cases.
ISSN:2090-6706
2090-6714