Phyllodes Tumor

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Is a:

Neoplastic Process

Definition:

A type of connective tissue neoplasm arising from intralobular stroma of the breast. It is characterized by the rapid enlargement of an asymmetric firm mobile mass. Histologically, its leaf-like stromal clefts are lined by epithelial cells.

Synonyms:

Cystosarcoma Phyllodes
Cystosarcoma Phyllodes, Malignant
Cystosarcoma Phylloides
Malignant Cystosarcoma Phyllodes
Phyllodes Tumors
Tumor, Phyllodes
Tumors, Phyllodes

Broader Topics:

Breast Neoplasms
Sarcoma

Narrower Topics:

None

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