The Radiology Partners (RP) Breast Imaging National Subspecialty Division (NSD) presents our newest Rad to Rad Learning case.
Peer Learning Opportunity
While male breast cancer is rare, it is often diagnosed at a later stage with poorer outcomes.
Male Breast Cancer
Most commonly found in the subareolar region, frequently with secondary signs including nipple retraction or thickening.
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Practical Insights
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Gynecomastia often presents as a retroareolar, flame-shaped density that gradually blends into the surrounding fat.
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Can present with classic malignant features like spiculation or indistinct margins, but also as more benign-appearing oval or round shapes.
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Any calcification should be considered suspicious.
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US typically shows a hypoechoic solid mass with variable posterior acoustic properties and often increased vascularity on Doppler.
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Always suspect malignancy if there is an irregular or spiculated retroareolar mass.
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