Surgical Management of Giant Phyllodes Tumors
Author Information
Author(s): Liang Margaret I, Ramaswamy Bhuvaneswari, Patterson Cynthia C, McKelvey Michael T, Gordillo Gayle, Nuovo Gerard J, Carson William E III
Primary Institution: The Ohio State University
Hypothesis
What are the unique challenges in managing giant phyllodes tumors surgically?
Conclusion
The majority of giant phyllodes tumors can be managed by simple mastectomy, and axillary lymph node metastasis is rare.
Supporting Evidence
- Phyllodes tumors are rare breast tumors that can grow very large.
- Simple mastectomy is often sufficient for managing these tumors.
- Axillary lymph node involvement is uncommon in giant phyllodes tumors.
Takeaway
Giant phyllodes tumors are big lumps in the breast that can usually be removed with surgery, and they don't often spread to the lymph nodes.
Methodology
Retrospective chart review of patients treated for giant phyllodes tumors and a literature review.
Limitations
The study is based on a small sample size of two cases.
Participant Demographics
Two white female patients aged 64 and 70.
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