학술논문
Rare axillary cancer of unknown primary originating from the breast of a 64-year-old male patient: A case report and literature review
Document Type
Academic Journal
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Source
Oncology Letters. February, 2024, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p1aq, p9 p.
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Language
English
ISSN
1792-1074
Abstract
Cancers of unknown primary (CUPs) are a heterogeneous group of tumors characterized by a difficult diagnosis. The primitive tumor remains unknown, whereas metastases are the most common manifestation. Occult male breast cancers are very rare types of CUPs. The present study describes the case of a 64-year-old man affected by a CUP of presumed mammary origin. The aim of the article and the present review was to focus on their management. To the best of our knowledge, only thirteen cases have been reported in the literature. Because no specific guidelines are available, various approaches have been applied, influencing the treatment and the prognosis of patients with CUP. Key words: male breast cancer, occult male breast cancer, male breast cancer of unknown primary
Introduction The cancers of unknown primary (commonly named CUPs) are a heterogeneous group of tumors characterized by a difficult diagnosis, because the primary site remains occult after extensive work-up (1). [...]
Introduction The cancers of unknown primary (commonly named CUPs) are a heterogeneous group of tumors characterized by a difficult diagnosis, because the primary site remains occult after extensive work-up (1). [...]