"Ruptured" malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast: a case report

Int Med Case Rep J. 2016 Feb 22:9:35-7. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S96115. eCollection 2016.

Abstract

Phyllodes tumor or cystosarcoma phyllodes is a rare disease and is usually seen in middle-aged patients. Ruptured phyllodes tumor is a very rare condition. Our study reports patient presentation, diagnosis method, and treatment of an unusual case. A 58-year-old premenopausal female was diagnosed with a phyllodes tumor and presented with a rapidly growing mass for 2 months that ruptured 1 month later. She underwent simple mastectomy at the left side of her breast and received adjuvant radiotherapy. No recurrence was found 4 months after operation.

Keywords: breast; malignant; phyllodes tumor; ruptured.

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  • Case Reports