Phyllodes tumor is a very rare breast tumor that develops in the stroma (connective tissue) of the breast. It accounts for less than 1% of all breast tumors. The typical age of presentation is mid 40s, however, they can be present in women from the age of 10 to the age of 80. The majority of patients will present with a palpable mass of about 5cm, with a history of rapid growth. Despite the large size, most phyllodes tumors are benign, with a low likelihood of being malignant. Surgery is usually the primary treatment for both benign and malignant phyllodes tumors, though occasionally radiation therapy may be used following surgery.
Phyllodes tumor is a very rare breast tumor that develops in the stroma (connective tissue) of the breast. It accounts for less than 1% of all breast tumors. The typical age of presentation is mid 40s, however, they can be present in women from the age of 10 to the age of 80. The majority of patients will present with a palpable mass of about 5cm, with a history of rapid growth. Despite the large size, most phyllodes tumors are benign, with a low likelihood of being malignant. Surgery is usually the primary treatment for both benign and malignant phyllodes tumors, though occasionally radiation therapy may be used following surgery.
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