Breast Cancer in a Male with BRCA2 Mutation: Is Screening Mammography Necessary in Men?

Jessica L. Buicko, Michael A. Lopez and Beth Ann Lesnikoski

Department of General Surgery, University of Miami- Regional Medical Campus, USA

^*Correspondance to: Jessica L. Buicko 

 PDF  Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1302

Abstract

We present the case of a 76 year-old male with BRCA2 and a personal history of left-sided breast cancer who presented 20 years later with right-sided breast cancer found on screening mammography. The role of screening mammography and its relevance to males with breast cancer is poorly understood. There are currently no screening guidelines for male breast cancer. Further research is needed to determine the benefit of screening males at higher risk of developing breast cancer.

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Buicko JL, Lopez MA, Lesnikoski BA. Breast Cancer in a Male with BRCA2 Mutation: Is Screening Mammography Necessary in Men? Clin Surg. 2017; 2: 1302.