A GIANT PHYLLODES TUMOR: А CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE OVERVIEW

Zorka Inić; Milan Žegarac; Clement Luck Khng Chia; Ognjen Živković; Marko Buta; Jovana Končar; Ivan Marković

doi:10.5937/smclk4-47147

Zorka Inić Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
Milan Žegarac Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
Clement Luck Khng Chia Breast Surgery Service, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
Ognjen Živković Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
Marko Buta Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
Jovana Končar Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
Ivan Marković Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/smclk4-47147

Keywords: phyllodes, cystosarcoma, classification, local recurrence

Abstract

Introduction: Phyllodes tumors of the breast are extremely uncommon, both in Serbia and worldwide. Identifying and treating these tumors can be challenging and they often represent a dilemma in diagnosis and treatment.

Case report: We are presenting the case of a 60-year-old female with a large breast tumor that she had had for 15 years. According to the histopathologic diagnosis, it is a borderline phyllodes tumor measuring 18x17x7 cm and weighing 4.6 kg.

Conclusion: An accurate preoperative diagnosis and proper management of borderline phyllodes tumors are crucial for successful surgery and for avoiding any further surgeries. This secondary prevention is critical because phyllodes tumors often recur and have malignant potential.

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