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What is Phyllodes tumor
Phyllodes tumor description. Find out what Phyllodes tumor is and know more about it.
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Posted Aug 29, 2018 by Phyllodesfoundation.com
The phylloid tumor is a Leaf shaped tumor ( a word that comes from the greek).
It usually occurs in women from 30 years of age and up but younger women can get it too.Only 1% of breast conditions are classified as phylloid It is classified into 3 groups :
Benign BP
Borderline BLPT
Malignant MP.
When removing the tumor, a margin of 1 cm has to be kept.
Some case va lumpectomy is performed, I other cases a mastectomy or partial mastectomy.
It usually occurs in women from 30 years of age and up but younger women can get it too.Only 1% of breast conditions are classified as phylloid It is classified into 3 groups :
Benign BP
Borderline BLPT
Malignant MP.
When removing the tumor, a margin of 1 cm has to be kept.
Some case va lumpectomy is performed, I other cases a mastectomy or partial mastectomy.
Posted Nov 26, 2017 by Sabrina 2500
It is a tumour that can be, andbiften is, benign - the treatment is usually removal as they do continue to grow.
Posted May 6, 2018 by Marie 2500
It is a rare Sarcoma type cancer. It is classified as a Breast Cancer but does not behave or spread like 'normal' BC.
Posted Aug 10, 2020 by Simone Lovett 2550
It is a tumour if the breast which may be benign, borderline or malignant.
Posted Sep 26, 2020 by Lucy 3570
