Large Breast Tumor Phyllodes ?
Signs and symptoms of phyllodes tumors
The most common symptom of a phyllodes tumor is a breast lump that you or your doctor can feel while examining the breasts. Phyllodes tumors tend to grow quickly, within a period of weeks or months, to a size of 2-3 cm or sometimes larger. This rapid growth does not automatically mean the phyllodes tumor is malignant; benign tumors can grow quickly, too. The lump is usually not painful. If left unchecked, the lump can create a visible bulge as it pushes...
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Treatment of Phyllodes Tumors of the Breast
Source: Breastcancer.org
Whether phyllodes tumors are benign, borderline, or malignant, the treatment is the same: surgery to remove the tumor, along with at least 1... Read more »
Follow-up Care for Phyllodes Tumors of the Breast
Source: Breastcancer.org
Your doctor will want to follow you closely after treatment for a phyllodes tumor. These tumors sometimes can recur locally, which means that they... Read more »
Phyllodes Tumors of the Breast
Source: Breastcancer.org
Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all breast tumors. The name "phyllodes," which is taken from the Greek... Read more »
How Phyllodes Tumors Develop in the Breast
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