Breast cancer in adult man treated in a rural hospital: A case report

Introduction and importance Breast cancer in a male patient is an uncommon condition known by the general public yet of the same concern as in a female patient. Case presentation A 64-year-old male with a 25 years history of a progressive swelling in the right breast, underwent an ultrasound guided biopsy which revealed a mucinous carcinoma of grade SBR I, right mastectomy with lymph-node dissection were done. His postoperative period was uneventful and patient was a live on 7th post-operative day. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are being considered. Clinical discussion Being rare, breast cancer in males should be fully evaluated and investigated to avoid the associated morbidity and mortality. Conclusion Male breast cancer though rare exists and its management follows the same principles as in women. There is a need to do genetic tests to identify patients at risk and guide preventive measures in case of any breast swelling despite the gender.