Male breast carcinoma in eastern Nigeria--a 13 year study.

A 13 year review of carcinoma of the male breast in an African Population is presented. Its incidence, Clinical presentation, diagnosis and modalities of treatment are critically analysed. The literature is reviewed and such topical issues as risk factors, prognostic indices and modern concepts on the possible aetiological mechanisms of development of human breast cancer are discussed. Finally suggestions are offered on possible strategies to improve the bleak survival rate.