FreeMD® Breast Cancer in Males: Types

Breast Cancer in Males

Types

Breast Cancer in Males Types

Types of breast cancer in males:

Ductal carcinoma
Papillary carcinoma

Very rare types of breast cancer in males include:

Medullary carcinoma
Paget disease of the nipple

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Last Updated: Mar 10, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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