TITLE:
Epidemiological and Diagnostic Aspects of Breast Cancer in Men in Bangui (Central African Republic)
AUTHORS:
Eva Elémence Tapandé Yakossa, Heritier Yannick Sombot-Soule, Barbara Esther Ouansaba, Petula Anicette Mirotiga Ngboko, Christelle Niamate Lemotomo, Borel Christ Tambala, Foxy Vivia Nalimo Mbalanga, Yannick Henri Danzy, Merline Belkpi, Thierry Nzoro, Wane Heredeibona, Francky Kouandogui, Boniface Koffi
KEYWORDS:
Cancer, Breast, Man, Bangui
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pathology,
Vol.16 No.2,
February
14,
2026
ABSTRACT: This 15-year cross-sectional study describes the epidemiological, clinical, and histological characteristics of 11 male breast cancer cases diagnosed in Bangui, Central African Republic. The results indicate that the disease is rare, typically diagnosed at an advanced stage (ACR IV/V) with non-specific carcinoma, and affects men with a mean age of 54 years. The authors highlight the significant delay in consultation and the need for increased awareness to improve prognosis. Breast cancer in men is a rare pathology that is little known in the Central African Republic. The diagnosis is suspected by clinic, imaging and confirmed by histology.