Neurofibromatosis with male breast cancer-risk factor or co-incidence? Report of two rare cases

Article type: Case Report

Authors: Tandon, Megha^{a; *} | Panwar, Pankaj^a | Garg, Praveen^a | Chintamani, ^a | Siraj, Fauzia^b

Affiliations: [a] Department of Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India | [b] Department of Pathology, ICMR, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Megha Tandon, Department of Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India. Mobile: 08860589102; E-mail: meghasjh@gmail.com

Abstract: The genetic link between neurofibromatosis and breast cancer has recently intrigued the researchers and breast practitioners alike. While the association is well established in females, the same cannot be said for the male breast cancer due to paucity of cases. With only two cases reported previously, our knowledge is sparse. We hereby report two cases of male breast cancer with neurofibromatosis.

Keywords: Neurofibromatosis, male breast cancer

DOI: 10.3233/BD-140387

Journal: Breast Disease, vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 29-32, 2015