Case report: Phyllodes tumor of the breast with sarcomatous degeneration Journal Article
| Authors: | Aizer, A. A.; Polkinghorn, W. R.; Wynveen, C. A.; Montgomery, L. L.; McCormick, B. |
| Article Title: | Case report: Phyllodes tumor of the breast with sarcomatous degeneration |
| Abstract: | Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare fibroepithelial neoplasms with variable malignant potential. Treatment is primarily surgical; the use of radiation therapy is controversial. Here, we present the case of a 29-year-old female with a histologically malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast initially treated with wide local excision. At 18 months following surgery the patient experienced a local recurrence, which displayed sarcomatous degeneration on pathological examination. The patient subsequently underwent a total mastectomy and adjuvant radiation therapy. We discuss the decision to employ radiation therapy in the management of the patient's tumor. Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009. |
| Keywords: | adult; human tissue; clinical feature; histopathology; anamnesis; cancer recurrence; case report; cancer adjuvant therapy; cancer radiotherapy; radiation dose; breast; phyllodes tumor; radiation; breast sarcoma; cystosarcoma phylloides; echomammography; mastectomy; tumor volume |
| Journal Title: | Breast Cancer Online |
| Volume: | 12 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1470-9031 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Date Published: | 2009-01-01 |
| Start Page: | epub |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1017/s1470903109990150 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 1" - "Export Date: 30 November 2010" - "Art. No.: e2" - "Source: Scopus" |
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