Synchronous Male Breast Cancer and a Review of the Literature

Authors: Liu Z*, Shaffer K and Hines N

DOI: 10.23880/crij-16000142

Volume 3, Issue 2

Abstract

The incidence of male breast cancer is uncommon, occurring in <1% of the population. Synchronous breast cancer in men is exceedingly rare and less common than metachronous bilateral breast cancer. One study spanning 20 years and involving 2524 male breast cancer patients estimated that 2.1% were synchronous while 2.3% were metachronus. We present a case of synchronous breast cancer in a 70 year-old male with a family history of breast cancer. In this case report we review the epidemiology, radiologic workup, imaging findings and management decisions for male breast cancer.

Keywords: Breast Cancer; Male Breast Cancer; Synchronous Male Breast Cancer

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