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Breast Cancer in MenAka: Breast Cancer Risk Factors in Men

See Also
1. Breast Cancer
Epidemiology
1. Breast Cancer in men (U.S. 2002)
  1. New cases: 1500 (median age 68 years)
  2. Deaths: 400
Risk Factors
1. Testicular abnormalities
  1. Cryptorchidism
  2. Orchitis
  3. Orchiectomy
  4. Testicular trauma
2. Male Infertility
3. Klinefelter's Syndrome
4. Family History of Breast Cancer (especially BRCA2)
5. Radiation exposure
6. Advanced age
7. Jewish patients
8. Breast changes
  1. Nipple Discharge
  2. Breast cysts
  3. History or breast trauma
References
1. Giordano (2002) Ann Intern Med 137:678

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