Phyllodes tumor of the breast in an adolescent girl

Cecen E., Uysal K. M., Harmancioglu O., BALCI P., Kupelioglu A., Canda T.

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY, vol.25, no.1, pp.79-82, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/08880010701773910
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.79-82
  • Keywords: adolescent, breast tumor, phyllodes tumor, Ki-67, p53, CYSTOSARCOMA-PHYLLODES, CHILDREN
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Phyllodes tumor (PT) is an uncommon tumor in adolescent girls and young women. A case of PT in a 14-year-old girl is reported. The clinical examination showed a painless tumor that had grown during 10 months. Total excision of the mass with wide margin was performed. The diagnosis, behavior, and treatment of this rare tumor are discussed.