Case Report: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ in the Male Breast. (26th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chern, Joshua; Liao, Lydia; Baraldi, Raymond; Tinney, Elizabeth; Hendershott, Karen; Germaine, Pauline
• Other Names: Hiwatashi A. Academic Editor.; Tsushima Y. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-09-26
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/532527
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : High-grade ductal carcinoma in situ is incredibly rare in male patients. The prognosis for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in a male patient is the same as it would be for a female with the same stage disease; therefore, early recognition and diagnosis are of the utmost importance. We present a case of a male with unilateral invasive ductal carcinoma who was diagnosed with DCIS in the contralateral breast. The DCIS presented as microcalcifications on mammography and was found to be biopsy proven grade 3 papillary DCIS. This case also illustrates the importance of family history and risk factors, all of which need to be evaluated in any male presenting with a breast mass or nipple discharge.