Abstract
A rare case of advanced male breast cancer in a patient on hemodialysis was successfully treated with radical mastectomy and chemotherapy. Computed tomography of the chest revealed multiple pulmonary metastases. After administration of chemotherapy consisting of 5-fluorouracil (4000mg) and epirubicin (280mg), the pulmonary metastases disappeared and this was associated with a decrease of serum CEA levels and tumor size. Radical mastectomy and reconstruction for the chest wall defect using a deltopectoral flap (DP flap) were performed. Histopathological examination of the resected specimen showed intraductal adenocarcinoma with nodal metastases. The patient has remained well without clinical recurrence of distant metastasis for a follow-up period of two years. Our experience has demonstrated that the DP flap was a feasible approach in male breast reconstruction despite the debilitated condition of the patient.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2477-2479 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Anticancer research |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 19 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chemotherapy
- Deltopectoral flap
- Male breast cancer
- Reconstruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research
