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Pulmonary metastases in men: primary tumor in an unusual location

We report a case of breast cancer identified in a 72-year-old male as an accidental finding during the course of the investigation of a primary tumor and the search for pulmonary metastases. We address aspects related to the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of this condition in males.

Neoplasm metastasis; Breast neoplasms; Male


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