Routine histopathological examination after female-to-male gender-confirming mastectomy.

CONCLUSION: The discovery of an unexpected breast cancer in a 31-year-old transman emphasizes the importance of thorough routine histopathological examination of mastectomy specimens. The number of tissue blocks taken should be based on age and breast weight.
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Source: The British Journal of Surgery - April 5, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Van Renterghem SMJ, Van Dorpe J, Monstrey SJ, Defreyne J, Claes KEY, Praet M, Verbeke SLJ, T'Sjoen GGR, Van Bockstal MR Tags: Br J Surg Source Type: research