Malignant mesothelioma presenting as a breast mass.
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We present a case of a male patient with a breast mass, found to be a malignant mesothelioma. We discuss the diagnostic challenges, the need for heightened awareness in suspected cases, the histological classification of mesotheliomas and the treatments available. We believe this to be the second reported case of a mesothelioma presenting as a breast mass.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
دوره 42 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012