Atahan Acar Author

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Innovations in an orphan disease: Male breast cancer

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Atahan Acar

Male carcinoma (MBC) could be a very rare disease with a rising incidence in recent years. Although there are many similarities with carcinoma in women, some obvious differences have been shown. This speaking is aimed to draw attention with the present information of this rare entity. MBC could be a rare disease, accounting for less than 1% of all malignancies in men and for less than 1% of all incidents of breast carcinoma. Factors which are related to an increased risk are aging, case history of carcinoma, inherited gene mutations, Klinefelter syndrome, radiation exposure, alcoholic beverages intake, disease, estrogen treatment, obesity, physical inactivity, testicular conditions, and certain occupations. Although these factors may increase a man’s risks of developing carcinoma,... view more»

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