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Solitary neurofibroma in the male breast

Authors: Deva S Jeyaretna, Adewunmi Oriolowo, Mark EF Smith, Roger M Watkins

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2007

Abstract

Background

Neurofibroma of the male breast outside of neurofibromatosis is extremely rare with only one previous case having been reported.

Case presentation

A 48 year old male patient with a neurofibroma in the breast presenting with gynaecomastia is reported. Clinical and mammogram findings with fine needle aspiration cytology and full histology are presented.

Conclusion

To our knowledge this is only the second case of a neurofibroma in a male breast in the English literature and the first report to include the mammographic findings.

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Title: Solitary neurofibroma in the male breast
Authors: Deva S Jeyaretna
Adewunmi Oriolowo
Mark EF Smith
Roger M Watkins
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-5-23

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Solitary neurofibroma in the male breast

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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