Phyllodes tumor of the breast

Med Oncol. 2011 Dec:28 Suppl 1:S62-4. doi: 10.1007/s12032-010-9695-9. Epub 2010 Oct 2.

Abstract

We present a case of 49-year-old woman who presented with a three month history of progressive right-sided breast pain and swelling and was found with bulky tumor at her initial presentation. She was diagnosed with phyllodes tumor of her breast and treated initially with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and mastectomy. We discuss recent advances in diagnosis and management of breast phyllodes tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Phyllodes Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Phyllodes Tumor / drug therapy
  • Phyllodes Tumor / surgery

Substances

  • Doxorubicin