When Should Men Undergo Mammography?

Munn, Samson

doi:10.2214/ajr.178.6.1781419

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“…Hines et al [22] do not consider the age of the patient in their guidelines. The protocol of Munn [36] is proposed in an opinion paper, and in the study of Volpe et al [4], only seven patients underwent mammography. None of them consider ultrasound to be the single reliable tool in the evaluation of the male breast.…”

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Mammography and ultrasound in the evaluation of male breast disease

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Mammography and ultrasound in the evaluation of male breast disease

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“…In some cases, gynecomastia can partially or completely obscure the detection of an underlying malignancy by clinical examination (28,56). Algorithms for deciding when mammography is indicated in males with breast symptoms but with no apparent risk factors for MBC have been suggested, although they have not been validated (5,55,57).…”

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Male breast cancer: Risk factors, diagnosis, and management (Review)

Taber¹

2010

Oncol Rep

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Abstract. Male breast cancer (MBC) is extremely rare, with an incidence in the general US population of <1%. It tends to be diagnosed at later stages than breast cancer in females, likely because of low awareness on the part of the patient and low suspicion by the physician. Risk factors include genetic predisposition, alterations to the estrogen-testosterone ratio, radiation exposure, and occupational hazards. Because of the rarity of MBC, mammography in men is more often utilized as a diagnostic tool to evaluate breast symptoms rather than as a tool for widespread screening. While clinical breast examinations are effective at evaluating breast symptoms, mammography also may be beneficial in separating malignant from benign breast disease. This study reviews MBC and its risk factors, recommendations for screening and diagnosis, the roles of mammography and genetic testing in surveillance, and management of patients with MBC. Heightened awareness of the increased risk in certain men by both physicians and patients, and adherence to guidelines recommended for the surveillance of men at increased risk, may result in earlier detection.

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“…Indeed, some clinicians ask 'When should men undergo mammography?' [5]. Some clinicians propose that mammography adds little diagnostic information to the clinical evaluation (the history and physical examination) [1].…”

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The Diagnostic Accuracy of Mammography and Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Male Breast Disease: A New Algorithm

Adıbelli¹,

Öztekin²,

Postacı³

et al. 2009

Breast Care

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Background: The purpose of this study was to define the diagnostic accuracy of mammography and ultrasound in the evaluation of male breast disease, and to suggest a diagnostic protocol for male breast disease. Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed clinical, radiographic, and pathologic records of 75 patients. Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) category 4–5 mammograms and ultrasonograms were suggested as suspicious for malignancy. Results: Of the 75 patients, 23 (31%) were considered to have suspicious lesions by mammography and/or ultrasonography. 13 of the patients were shown to have breast cancer. The remaining 52 (69%) were referred for biopsy by clinicians; all of the biopsy specimens were benign (gynecomastia). The accuracy data of mammography and ultrasonography are: sensitivity, 69 and 100%; specificity, 87 and 97%; positive predictive value, 53 and 87%; negative predictive value, 93 and 100%; and accuracy, 84 and 97%, respectively. Conclusion: We suggest a new diagnostic algorithm for the evaluation of male breast disease in which ultrasonography may be used to evaluate palpable abnormalities as the first diagnostic tool of choice. To use and to trust imaging would decrease the number of falsepositive biopsies that would be generated by physical examination alone.

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When Should Men Undergo Mammography?

Cited by 12 publications

References 9 publications

Mammography and ultrasound in the evaluation of male breast disease

Mammography and ultrasound in the evaluation of male breast disease

Male breast cancer: Risk factors, diagnosis, and management (Review)

The Diagnostic Accuracy of Mammography and Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Male Breast Disease: A New Algorithm

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