Malignant mesothelioma presenting as a breast mass

J R Coll Physicians Edinb. 2012 Mar;42(1):27-31. doi: 10.4997/JRCPE.2012.107.

Abstract

We present a case of a male patient with a breast mass, found to be a malignant mesothelioma. We discuss the diagnostic challenges, the need for heightened awareness in suspected cases, the histological classification of mesotheliomas and the treatments available. We believe this to be the second reported case of a mesothelioma presenting as a breast mass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms, Male* / diagnosis
  • Breast Neoplasms, Male* / drug therapy
  • Breast Neoplasms, Male* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mesothelioma* / classification
  • Mesothelioma* / diagnosis
  • Mesothelioma* / drug therapy
  • Middle Aged