Cystosarcoma phyllodes

We present four cases of cystosarcoma phyllodes in which mammograms revealed a small or large lobulated mass occupying the entire breast. Preoperative diagnosis was a benign lesion with a low probability of nodular carcinoma. Histologically, all tumors were classified as malignant. Although uncommon...

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Published inSouthern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Vol. 79; no. 5; p. 543
Main Authors McCrea, E S, Johnston, C, Keramati, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1986
Subjects
Adult
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Mastectomy
Middle Aged
Phyllodes Tumor - diagnostic imaging
Phyllodes Tumor - pathology
Phyllodes Tumor - surgery
Xeromammography
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Summary:We present four cases of cystosarcoma phyllodes in which mammograms revealed a small or large lobulated mass occupying the entire breast. Preoperative diagnosis was a benign lesion with a low probability of nodular carcinoma. Histologically, all tumors were classified as malignant. Although uncommon, cystosarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of these masses, since local recurrence is frequent unless wide wedge resection or simple mastectomy is done.
ISSN:0038-4348
DOI:10.1097/00007611-198605000-00007