A rare case of a giant ulcerated benign phyllode tumor - 02/03/19
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Abstract |
Phyllode tumors are rare fibroepithelial neoplasms divided into three histological grades according to their potential for malignancy. Low grade tumors are usually smaller with a slower evolution.
We present here the case of a 40 year old women presenting an augmentation over one month of the volume of her right breast with an ulcerated mass measuring 25cm. The clinical characteristics were in favor as a malignant tumor. The radiological findings were not contributive and the pathologic examinations of the biopsies were benign. A therapeutic and diagnostic mastectomy was thus performed and the final pathologic examination confirmed a benign phyllode tumor.
These rare tumors are very deceitful for the radiologic investigations are poorly contributive. Likewise, the pathologic examination can be incorrect. Biopsies must be repeated and a mastectomy performed if any doubts remain.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Benign phyllode tumor, Giant phyllode tumor, Breast, Mastectomy, Case report
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Vol 48 - N° 3
P. 217-220 - mars 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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