Male mammary myofibroblastoma: Two case reports and brief review of literature

Venturelli,Marta; Toss,Angela; Cortesi,Laura; Gambini,Anna; Andreotti,Alessia; Cascinu,Stefano; Tazzioli,Giovanni; Moscetti,Luca

doi:10.3892/mco.2020.2038

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Male mammary myofibroblastoma: Two case reports and brief review of literature

Authors:
- Marta Venturelli
- Angela Toss
- Laura Cortesi
- Anna Gambini
- Alessia Andreotti
- Stefano Cascinu
- Giovanni Tazzioli
- Luca Moscetti
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Affiliations: Department of Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Modena, I‑41124 Modena, Italy, Oncologic Breast Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Modena, I‑41124 Modena, Italy

Copyright: © Venturelli et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.
Pages: 33-37
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Published online on: April 30, 2020

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Abstract

Myofibroblastoma of the breast is a rare benign stromal tumor that occurs in both sexes with a higher prevalence in male breast of older populations. Furthermore, myofibroblastoma can arise in extra mammary sites, along the milk‑line. A variety of morphological variants in addition to the classic type have been identified. The differential diagnosis includes both benign and malignant entities that, through the use of clinical and radiological imaging, is difficult to characterize. Histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry are fundamental in the establishment of appropriate management of the disease and avoidance of overtreatment. The present study focuses on two cases of male mammary myofibroblastoma, with a short literature review.

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Male mammary myofibroblastoma: Two case reports and brief review of literature

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