Male Breast Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the general considerations of male breast carcinoma?
A
Rate with incidence being 1% of all breast cancer.
Average age of occurrence is 70.
Increased incidence in men with prostate cancer.
First degree relatives of men with breast cancer are at high risk.
BRCA 2 mutations are common in men with breast cancer.
Prognosis is worse in men than women.
2
Q
What are the signs and symptoms?
A
Patient usually presents with a painless lump.
Physical exam will show hard, I’ll defined, non tender mass beneath the nipple or areola.
3
Q
What is the treatment for male breast carcinoma?
A
Should be referred to generally surgery.
Mastectomy
Radiation
Chemo
4
Q
What is the prognosis with 5 year survival?
A
Node negative disease-88%
Node positive disease- 69%
