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Cystosarcoma phyllodes: the Western Australian experience.
D J Holthouse1, P A Smith, R Naunton-Morgan
1Cancer Services Clinical Care Unit, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia. holthouse@hotmail.com
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|October 9, 1999
Summary
Cystosarcoma phyllodes, a rare breast tumor, showed no recurrence in tumors under 2 cm. Breast-conserving surgery is effective for these phyllodes tumors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Breast Cancer Research
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Cystosarcoma phyllodes is a rare breast tumor with poorly understood clinical behavior.
- Limited clinician awareness necessitates further research into phyllodes tumor management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of phyllodes tumors of the breast.
- To evaluate recurrence patterns and surgical management of breast phyllodes tumors.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of women diagnosed with phyllodes tumor of the breast.
- Analysis of initial surgical treatment and follow-up data from Western Australian public hospitals (1983-1994).
Main Results:
- Forty women diagnosed; 28 (70%) had follow-up.
- Median age at diagnosis was 46 years; 85.5% were Caucasian.
- Four recurrences observed (1 malignant, 3 benign); no recurrence for tumors ≤ 2 cm. Mean recurrence time: 35.8 months.
Conclusions:
- Breast-conserving surgery was the primary approach in 96.2% of initial operations.
- Tumor size appears to be a significant factor in preventing recurrence.
- Further understanding of phyllodes tumor behavior is crucial for optimal patient care.