Malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast with bilateral ductal carcinoma in situ and postoperative distant metastasis: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phyllodes tumors (PTs) are breast neoplasms with varying degrees of malignancy, posing challenges in diagnosis and management. This case report focuses on a rare case of malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast (MPTB) in a 35-year-old woman.

Case description

This case report presents a complex scenario of a patient with extensive breast abnormalities, including a malignant PT in the left breast, ductal carcinoma in situ in both breasts, with axillary lymph node involvement. Radiological examinations revealed multiple masses with varying characteristics, leading to a challenging diagnosis. Considering a huge malignant breast tumor, surgery was suggested immediately without biopsy. Surgical intervention, including modified radical mastectomy, was performed, an

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11651784 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature