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Phylloid Tumor
A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).
Alternative Names
Mass; Neoplasm
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In general, tumors occur when cells divide excessively in the body. Typically, cell division is strictly controlled. New cells are created to replace older ones or to perform new functions. Cells that are damaged or no longer needed die to make room for healthy replacements.
If the balance of cell division and death...
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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 »
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Phyllodes Tumors of the Breast
Source: Breastcancer.org
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... Read more »
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 »
Brain Tumors: Primary: Common Brain Tumors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The standard approach for treating brain tumors is to reduce the tumor as much as possible using surgery, radiation therapy (also called... Read more »
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