Breast cancer in a male patient with a BRCA1 mutation - a case report

Authors

  • Piotr Krajewski Pomeranian University of Medicine, Doctoral Studies Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
  • Agata Krajewska Pomeranian Medical University, Doctoral College Medical Faculty
  • Magdalena Żukowska Pomeranian Medical University, Doctoral Studies Faculty of Health Sciences

Keywords

BRCA 1, Breast cancer in men

Abstract

A 71-year-old patient with BRCA 1 mutation and breast cancer diagnosed in prophylactic screening. This case shows how crucial prophylactic screening is. BRCA1-positive patients, both men and women, need to be under special care, hence the diagnostic process and treatment should take place in highly specialized centers.

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2018-09-10

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KRAJEWSKI, Piotr, KRAJEWSKA, Agata and ŻUKOWSKA, Magdalena. Breast cancer in a male patient with a BRCA1 mutation - a case report. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 10 September 2018. Vol. 8, no. 9, pp. 658-661. [Accessed 5 October 2024].

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 9 (2018)

Section

Case Reports

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