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Gigantic cystosarcoma phyllodes in a man with gynecomastia
Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|May 1, 1976
Summary
A giant breast tumor, diagnosed as malignant cystosarcoma phyllodes after 50 years, was successfully removed from a 70-year-old man. This rare case highlights the potential for benign breast conditions to transform into malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- A 70-year-old male presented with a massive, long-standing breast tumor.
- The tumor weighed 8.6 kg and was associated with gynecomastia.
- This represents a rare clinical presentation of a significant breast mass.