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World J Radiol. Sep 28, 2025; 17(9): 110906
Published online Sep 28, 2025. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v17.i9.110906
Published online Sep 28, 2025. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v17.i9.110906
A compendium of male breast imaging: The road less traveled
Veenu Singla, Harsimran Bhatia, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Dollphy Garg, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Amanjit Bal, Aravind Sekar, Department of Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Author contributions: Singla V, Bhatia H, and Garg D designed and drafted the manuscript; Bal A and Sekar A contributed to the pathology section of the draft; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Harsimran Bhatia, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India.
Received: June 19, 2025
Revised: July 18, 2025
Accepted: August 14, 2025
Published online: September 28, 2025
Processing time: 99 Days and 21 Hours
Revised: July 18, 2025
Accepted: August 14, 2025
Published online: September 28, 2025
Processing time: 99 Days and 21 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Male breast disorders are relatively uncommon. Imaging of the male breast, per se, warrants attention as the radiological findings may differ from corresponding pathologies of the female breast. In addition, red flag signs on mammography and ultrasound must be accurately picked by the radiologist and conveyed to the clinician to promptly diagnose sinister pathologies such as invasive ductal carcinoma. This review focuses on these nuances and provides a step-wise algorithmic approach toward a male breast lesion, while also addressing imaging recommendations for transgender individuals.