Incidental Bilateral Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) in Excisional Surgery for Gynecomastia.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-6-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Male breast cancer is a rare disease, and it is important to have a high index of suspicion in patients presenting with breast symptoms, such as a breast mass or nipple discharge. Most male patients who are diagnosed with breast cancer present with breast complaints and/or a strong family history of cancer. Here, we will present a 47-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with bilateral ductal carcinoma in situ during a routine gynecomastia surgery after massive weight loss. This case demonstrates the importance of sending breast tissue specimens for pathology, especially in a male patient.

Volume

16

Issue

7

First Page

e63974

DOI

10.7759/cureus.63974

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

39104994

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