Secretory carcinoma of breast in a 17-year-old male

Abstract

Abstract Background Secretory carcinoma of the male breast (juvenile carcinoma) is a rare neoplasm. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature. Case report We report here a case in a 17-year old male presenting with recurrent breast swelling. Conclusions Though considered an indolent neoplasm, secretory carcinoma does metastasise to lymph nodes and recur after local excision. Surgery in form of mastectomy with axillary clearance is the treatment of choice.

Keywords

• male breast cancer
• juvenile carcinoma
• secretory carcinoma
• surgery
• recurrent neoplasm