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[Cystosarcoma phyllodes]
S D'Orto1, G Bonomi, P Terraroli
1Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, USSL n. 34--Presidio Ospedaliero di Rovato (Brescia).
Minerva Ginecologica
|October 1, 1991
Summary
This case study describes cystosarcoma phylloides, a rare mammary neoplasia. Due to its unpredictable nature, this tumor requires distinct surgical treatment and follow-up compared to other breast cancers.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cystosarcoma phylloides is a rare mammary neoplasia, accounting for 0.3-0.9% of all mammary tumors.
- Approximately one thousand cases have been documented in medical literature.
Observation:
- The study details a specific rare case of mammary neoplasia.
- Morphological and cytologic features align with cystosarcoma phylloides.
Findings:
- Cystosarcoma phylloides exhibits unpredictable behavior.
- Treatment and follow-up protocols differ significantly from mammary carcinoma and fibroadenomas.
Implications:
- Surgical intervention is the sole treatment modality.
- Treatment choice (extensive resection vs. mastectomy) depends on tumor size.