[Mammary carcinoma in males (author's transl)]

About 1% of all malignant neoplasms of the mammary gland affect the male sex. The diagnosis is simple if a general physical examination is carried out independent of the reason for the consultation. The occurrence of mammary carcinoma is more frequent in males with primary and secondary hypogonadism and after estrogen therapy. The results of operative treatment are the same as for mammary carcinoma in women, i. e. about 45% of the patients survive the five-year limit. For metastasizing mammary carcinoma orchidectomy is recommended, for a fresh relapse, energetic estrogen therapy.