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Breast Cancer
Researchers from University of Turin detail findings in breast cancer
March 12th, 2009
"The authors assessed mammographic and ultrasound (US) features and histological and biological characteristics of male breast carcinomas observed in five men (mean age 57.8 years) in a single year and compared the findings with the literature. All patients underwent history taking and bilateral mammography and US examination extended to the axillary region and complemented with colour Doppler US," scientists in Turin, Italy report. "Three out of five patients had a family history of breast cancer, and all of them had an altered energy balance (mean body mass index 30.8). All subjects had a palpable mass, which was associated with bloody nipple discharge in two cases....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-03-12)
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