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Cystosarcoma phylloides in the adolescent female.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|August 1, 1978
Summary
Cystosarcoma phylloides, a rare breast tumor, typically presents as benign in adolescent females. Even malignant forms can be treated effectively with local excision, offering a favorable prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- Cystosarcoma phylloides are rare breast tumors that can occur in adolescent females.
- Understanding the behavior and treatment of these lesions in young patients is crucial.
Observation:
- Presents two cases of cystosarcoma phylloides in adolescent females.
- Reviews existing literature on this rare breast tumor.
Findings:
- The lesion is predominantly benign.
- Malignant cases, though rare, have shown curative outcomes with simple excision.
- Recommended therapy involves local excision with a narrow margin of healthy tissue.
Implications:
- Highlights the generally favorable prognosis of cystosarcoma phylloides, even in malignant presentations.
- Emphasizes the effectiveness of conservative surgical management in adolescent females.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the optimal treatment strategy for this rare breast neoplasm.