What is the difference between Phyllodes and fibroadenoma?
Fibroadenomas grow up to 2-3 cm and then stop growing but phyllodes tumors grow continually and sometimes are to 40 cm big. Both these lesions have two components, epithelial and stromal. Clinically fibroadenomas are well circumscibed, hard, oval, movable lesions.
Do phyllodes tumors need to be removed?
Phyllodes tumors rarely spread to the underarm lymph nodes, so in most cases it is not necessary to remove any of them. Malignant phyllodes tumors are rare. In cases of malignant phyllodes tumors that have not spread outside the breast, radiation may be used.
Are Phyllodes benign?
Most phyllodes tumors are benign (not cancer), but about 1 out of 4 of these tumors are malignant (cancer).
What are the sonographic features of a phyllodes tumor?
A radiolucent halo may be present. Calcification (typically coarse and plaque like) may be seen in a very small proportion. General sonographic features are non-specific and can mimic that of a fibroadenoma 7. On ultrasound, an inhomogeneous, solid-appearing mass is the most common manifestation.
How many women have been diagnosed with phyllodes tumors?
A total of 17,043 breast surgeries were performed during the study period, during which 56 women with 59 (0.3%) phyllodes tumors were identified and met the study inclusion criteria. Of the 59 phyllodes tumors evaluated, 28 (47%) were classified as benign, 19 (32%) as malignant, and 12 as borderline (20%) at pathologic analysis.
How old is a patient with cystosarcoma phyllodes?
This is about 15 years older than the typical age of patients with fibroadenoma. Patients typically present with a painless, rapid growing breast mass for which imaging is requested. Its original term cystosarcoma phyllodes was coined in view of its leaflike pattern of growth.
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