Intracystic papillary carcinoma; solid variant in a male breast - case report and review of the literature

A rare case of the solid variant of pure intracystic papillary carcinoma (IPC) in a 72-year-old male is described with a review of the literature. Currently, there is no clear consensus as to how this condition is best managed. Literature review demonstrates that this is an excellent prognosis tumour. Careful pathological examination should exclude the presence of coexistent conventional ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive carcinoma. In the male, simple mastectomy should be the treatment of choice for pure IPC. Local recurrence is rare.