Breast Cancer in Men: a Case of Study
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Abstract
This work describes the case of a male patient with breast cancer, with histopathological report of malignant Phyllodes tumor. Clinical case: 65-year-old man with clinical data in the right pectoral region, with pain in the right mammary gland, presence of a palpable, painful mass, with gradual increase in volume, movable, with a stony sensation, sudden weight loss in six months, approximately 15 kg, intolerance to oral intake, excretions unchanged. Evaluation by second level of care with report of mammography bi-rads 5 (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System), suggestive of malignancy. Consulted by general surgery, oncologic surgery and medical oncology, fine needle biopsy was taken, histopathological report of high-grade sarcoma with necrosis, malignant phyllodes tumor, candidate for neoadjuvant therapy.