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A phyllodes tumor in a child.

Chiara Adriana Pistolese¹, Ilaria Tanga, Elsa Cossu

¹Department of Diagnostical Imaging and Interventional Radiology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome 00133, Italy.

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

|June 23, 2009

Summary

Phyllodes tumor of the breast, a rare breast neoplasm, can occur in young women. This case highlights an 11-year-old girl presenting with nipple discharge, an unusual symptom for this condition.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Radiology
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Phyllodes tumors are rare breast neoplasms, typically presenting as palpable masses.
They are uncommon in adolescent girls and young women.

Observation:

An 11-year-old adolescent girl presented with non-hematic nipple discharge.
Diagnostic imaging included ultrasound, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Findings:

Histological examination confirmed a phyllodes tumor.
The case presents an unusual clinical manifestation of this rare breast neoplasm.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric patients with atypical symptoms.
Understanding the varied clinical presentations of phyllodes tumors is crucial for timely diagnosis and management in young individuals.