When to See a Specialist About Breast malignant phyllodes tumor
By Dr. Oscar Edwards, MD · · Oncology
Our Oncology team put together this overview of breast malignant phyllodes tumor for patients and families.
About this topic
Topic: breast malignant phyllodes tumor. A breast cancer that is characterized by a prominent infiltrative border, unequivocal sarcomatous areas, and stromal overgrowth and arises_from the stroma, lined by an epithelial and myoepithelial bilayer, forming a leaflike structure. They tend to grow rapidly and present in middle-aged women (40s-50s).
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