Lobular breast cancer in a male patient with a previous history of irradiation due to Hodgkin's disease

Abstract

Background: Male breast cancer is rare and represents less than 1% of all breast cancers. Considering the fact that the male breast most often does not consist of lobules and acini, lobular carcinoma of the male breast is exceptionally rare. Case Report: In this paper we present a unique case of alveolar variant of lobular male breast cancer in a 56-year-old patient. Conclusion: According to our knowledge this is the first presentation of an alveolar variant of lobular male breast cancer that appeared 14 years after chemo- and radiotherapy for the treatment of Hodgkin's disease. Copyright © 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel.