Bilateral Metastatic Gynecomastia from Small-Cell Lung Tumors in a Man: A Report of a Rare Case
Karima El Houari,
Sophie Vandewalle
Abstract:A case of a man with the recent onset of painful bilateral firm gynecomastia is reported. Mammography confirmed increased breast density. Biopsy characterized both masses as metastases of a small-cell lung tumor.This case highlights the atypical presentation and complements the literature regarding the rarity of breast metastases from small-cell lung cancer in men.Teaching point: Bilateral gynecomastia in a man with a long history of cigarette smoking should be considered with caution.
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