Benign and Malignant Male Breast Diseases: Radiologic and Pathologic Correlation

Area of Science:

• Radiology and Pathology of Male Breast Diseases

Background:

• Male breast disease encompasses a range of benign and malignant conditions.
• Gynecomastia is the most common diagnosis, linked to diverse underlying causes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the spectrum of male breast diseases encountered over a 7-year period.
• To correlate radiological and histopathological findings for accurate diagnosis.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of male breast disease cases from 2007-2013.
• Correlation of imaging findings with histopathological diagnoses.

Main Results:

• Gynecomastia was the most frequent condition observed.
• Male breast malignancies, though infrequent, were analyzed.
• Invasive characteristics and infiltrating ductal carcinoma were the predominant findings in malignant cases.

Conclusions:

• Understanding the diverse presentations of male breast disease is crucial.
• Radiological and pathological correlation aids in diagnosing both benign and malignant conditions.
• Early consideration of male breast cancer, particularly invasive ductal carcinoma, is essential.