The giant phyllodes tumor of the breast — a case report

Authors

  • V.V. Zaichuk Bogomolets National Medical University
  • A.A. Samusieva Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine
  • M.V. Diatel Kyiv City Clinical Oncology Center, Kyiv 03115, Ukraine
  • M.M. Plodiienko Kyiv City Clinical Oncology Center, Kyiv 03115, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32471/exp-oncology.2312-8852.vol-43-no-4.16902

Keywords:

breast tumor., giant fibroadenoma, giant phyllodes tumor

Abstract

Summary. Phyllodes tumors are rare tumors of the breast, which are often misdiagnosed as fibroadenomas and difficult to treat with adjuvant therapy. Here, we present a case of a female patient with giant phyllodes tumor of the breast.

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Published

26.05.2023

How to Cite

Zaichuk, V., Samusieva, A., Diatel, M., & Plodiienko, M. (2023). The giant phyllodes tumor of the breast — a case report. Experimental Oncology, 43(4), 373–375. https://doi.org/10.32471/exp-oncology.2312-8852.vol-43-no-4.16902