Mucinous breast carcinoma presenting as Paget's disease of the nipple in a man: A case report
2008
Mucinous Breast Carcinoma in a Man
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Peschos Dimitrios, Tsanou Elena, Dallas Pavlos, Charalabopoulos Konstantinos, Kanaris Christos, Batistatou Anna
Primary Institution: University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
Conclusion
This is the first reported case of mucinous male breast cancer presenting as Paget's disease of the nipple.
Supporting Evidence
- Male breast cancer is rare, representing less than 1% of cancer in men.
- Mucinous carcinoma of the male breast is an extremely rare subtype.
- Paget's disease of the nipple is rarely observed in males.
- The patient was diagnosed after a fine needle aspiration biopsy revealed malignancy.
Takeaway
This study talks about a rare case of a man with breast cancer that looked like a skin disease called Paget's disease.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made through histopathological examination and immunohistochemical evaluation.
Participant Demographics
An 86-year-old man with no significant medical history.
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