A Rare Case of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in the Male Breast: Clinical Presentation and Histopathological Evaluation

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the male breast is an exceptionally rare neoplasm with a distinct clinical behavior. We report a case of a 40-year-old man who presented with ACC of the right breast. The patient was initially treated with surgical excision; however, a local recurrence was identified just 4 months postoperatively. This rapid recurrence underscores the aggressive potential of ACC in this unique demographic. The case highlights the critical importance of rigorous postoperative surveillance and a more extensive consideration of adjuvant therapies to mitigate recurrence risk. Further research is essential to establish optimal management protocols for this rare disease.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2026-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72227
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Cancer and Skin Lesions
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A Rare Case of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in the Male Breast: Clinical Presentation and Histopathological Evaluation

Aysan Nozheh, Nastaran Tayebi, Behnaz Jahanbin
Clinical Case Reports
Cancer and Skin Lesions
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A Rare Case of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in the Male Breast: Clinical Presentation and Histopathological Evaluation

Aysan Nozheh, Nastaran Tayebi, Behnaz Jahanbin
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Abstract

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the male breast is an exceptionally rare neoplasm with a distinct clinical behavior. We report a case of a 40-year-old man who presented with ACC of the right breast. The patient was initially treated with surgical excision; however, a local recurrence was identified just 4 months postoperatively. This rapid recurrence underscores the aggressive potential of ACC in this unique demographic. The case highlights the critical importance of rigorous postoperative surveillance and a more extensive consideration of adjuvant therapies to mitigate recurrence risk. Further research is essential to establish optimal management protocols for this rare disease.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 14(4)
Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR), Imam Khomeini Hospital (IR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
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