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영상의학과 의사들을 위한 여성형 유방과 남성 유방암에 관한 리뷰

The most common cause of a palpable mass or asymmetry in male breast is gynecomastia; however, male breast cancer should not be overlooked as a cause, even though it is rare. It is important to know the anatomy and frequency of diseases that affect the male breast, and the differences compared to fe...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Society of Radiology 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9431879/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36238022
http://dx.doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2019.0203
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Sumario:The most common cause of a palpable mass or asymmetry in male breast is gynecomastia; however, male breast cancer should not be overlooked as a cause, even though it is rare. It is important to know the anatomy and frequency of diseases that affect the male breast, and the differences compared to females, to make an accurate diagnosis and reduce unnecessary examinations and surgical procedures. This review aims to summarize the algorithm of breast exam in symptomatic men, gynecomastia, and breast cancer.