Giant malignant mammary phyllodes tumor: report of a case and review of the literature |
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Authors: | Hsu Sheng-Der Chou Shao-Jiun Hsieh Huan-Fa Chen Teng-Wei Cheng Ming-Fang Yu Jyh-Cherng |
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Institution: | Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: To distinguish between a benign and malignant phyllodes tumor before surgery is difficult. Wide excision or mastectomy with adequate free margins is necessary in the case of a malignant phyllodes tumor. However, repairing the skin defect after removal of a giant malignant phyllodes tumor is a great challenge for the breast surgeon. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 45-year-old Taiwanese woman with a giant malignant phyllodes tumor measuring 30 x 25 x 22 cm. Prior to surgery, we carefully designed a flap to cover the skin defect, following standard mastectomy with at least 2 cm free margins. Postoperatively, the patient recovered well without any wound infection or flap necrosis. During follow-up at our outpatient department, there was no evidence of local relapse or distant metastasis. CONCLUSION: Giant malignant phyllodes tumors can be treated by total mastectomy with adequate free margins, using a flap technique to cover the skin defect. |
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