Imaging male breast cancer

Clin Radiol. 2011 Nov;66(11):1079-85. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2011.05.004. Epub 2011 Jul 13.

Abstract

Male breast cancer is rare, with some pathological and radiological differences from female breast cancer. There is less familiarity with the imaging appearances of male breast cancer, due to its rarity and the more variable use of preoperative imaging. This review will illustrate the commonest imaging appearances of male breast cancer, with emphasis on differences from female breast cancer and potential pitfalls in diagnosis, based on a 10 year experience in our institution.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms, Male / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gynecomastia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mammography
  • Ultrasonography
  • United Kingdom