Clinicopathological characteristics and outcomes of phyllodes tumors in a tertiary care center: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phyllodes tumors (PTs) are rare breast tumors that account for less than 1% of all breast tumors worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), PTs can be classified as benign, borderline, or malignant based on their microscopic features. Currently, surgical excision with a clear margin is the standard treatment for PTs. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinicopathological characteristics of PTs at a tertiary care hospital to explore their association with recurrence and other clinical outcomes.

Methods

This study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, a tertiary care hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between 2015 and 2024. We retrospectively collected and analyzed data to identify the outcomes of PTs in relation to their pat

SUBMITTER: Malaika L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12432946 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature