Cutaneous Scalp Metastases of Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast

Phyllodes tumor (PT) of the breast is a relatively rare fibroepithelial tumor that accounts for < 1% of primary breast neoplasms. PT is classified histologically as benign, borderline, or malignant, and a malignant PT has greater potential to metastasize than benign PT. Although almost all other...

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Published inJournal of breast cancer Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 320 - 325
Main Authors Lee, Hyo-jae, Lim, Hyo Soon, Ki, So Yeon, Lee, Jong Eun, Lee, Ji Shin, Park, Min Ho
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) Korean Breast Cancer Society 01.06.2020
한국유방암학회
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Case Report
일반외과학
Breast
Phyllodes tumor
Neoplasm metastasis
Scalp
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ISSN1738-6756
2092-9900
DOI10.4048/jbc.2020.23.e18

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Summary:Phyllodes tumor (PT) of the breast is a relatively rare fibroepithelial tumor that accounts for < 1% of primary breast neoplasms. PT is classified histologically as benign, borderline, or malignant, and a malignant PT has greater potential to metastasize than benign PT. Although almost all other organs can be affected, common metastatic sites are the lung and bone via the hematogenous route. There have been several studies reporting cutaneous and soft tissue metastases of PT, though the incidence is rare. Herein, we report a very rare case of scalp metastasis of malignant PT that was diagnosed via skin biopsy and surgical excision.
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https://ejbc.kr/DOIx.php?id=10.4048/jbc.2020.23.e18
ISSN:1738-6756
2092-9900
DOI:10.4048/jbc.2020.23.e18