Imaging of Male Breast Cancer

Abstract

Breast cancer in men is a rare disease, accounting for less than 1% of male cancers. It most often manifests as a palpable mass at the nipple or areola. The diagnosis is based on clinical examination, mammography, ultrasound and biopsy. Mammography is the reference examination to visualize the lesion and assess its extent. Ultrasound allows to specify the solid or cystic nature of the mass and to guide the biopsy. MRI can be useful in some cases to complete the extension assessment or to look for multifocal or bilateral lesions. The treatment of breast cancer in men is mainly surgical. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy may be indicated depending on the stage, grade and hormonal status of the tumor. The prognosis of breast cancer in men depends on several factors, including the delay of diagnosis, the tumor stage, the hormonal receptor status and the genetic status.

Keywords. Man , cancer ,Breast, mammography, ultrasound, biopsy.