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[Phyllodes tumor: institutional experience]
Carlos Aranda Flores1, Emilio José Olaya Guzmán, Alinne Colin Valenzuela
1Instituto Nacional de Perinatología Isidro Espinosa de los Reyes, México. aranda_floresc@hotmail.com
Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|January 19, 2010
Summary
Phyllodes tumors are rare fibroepithelial breast neoplasms. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent potential breast deformity and malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Context:
- Phyllodes tumors are rare fibroepithelial breast neoplasms, accounting for 0.3% to 1% of all breast tumors.
- These tumors require careful diagnosis and management due to their potential for malignant transformation and local recurrence.
Purpose:
- To present a case series of patients diagnosed with phyllodes tumors.
- To analyze the incidence, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of phyllodes tumors.
Summary:
- A retrospective review of 10 years of medical records identified phyllodes tumors in 0.8% of breast tumor cases.
- Malignant phyllodes tumors constituted 12.5% of cases. The average patient age was 35 years, with tumors typically located in the superior-external breast quadrant.
- Average tumor sizes were 61 mm (imaging) and 77 mm (direct measurement), with one case associated with pregnancy.
Impact:
- Highlights the rarity and potential severity of phyllodes tumors.
- Emphasizes the need for clinician awareness regarding timely diagnosis and treatment to mitigate risks of breast deformity and malignant progression.
