Pathogenesis, clinical aspects, morphology, therapy and prognosis of phyllodes tumors of the breast

A case is reported of a malignant cystosarcoma phylloides. After 7-year-follow-up period an increase in size was observed in a mammary nodule, first suspected diagnostic ascertainment. Histology of the removed tumor with an unsuspicious tissue sheath revealed a malignant cystosarcoma. Consequently,...

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Published inZentralblatt für Gynäkologie Vol. 109; no. 1; p. 54
Main Authors Hrgovic, Z, Schmidts, H L, Böckler, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 1987
Subjects
Biopsy, Needle
Breast - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Humans
Mammography
Middle Aged
Phyllodes Tumor - pathology
Phyllodes Tumor - surgery
Prognosis
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Summary:A case is reported of a malignant cystosarcoma phylloides. After 7-year-follow-up period an increase in size was observed in a mammary nodule, first suspected diagnostic ascertainment. Histology of the removed tumor with an unsuspicious tissue sheath revealed a malignant cystosarcoma. Consequently, any palpable breast node suspected to be fibroadenoma should be removed with short-spaced follow-up examination or at least observed over long periods of time in view of the possible malignant degeneration despite of absent criteria of malignancy.
ISSN:0044-4197