phyllodes tumour

Borderline phyllodes tumour of the breast

Background: A borderline phyllodes tumour is a type of breast tumour that shows uncertain behaviour over time. While most borderline phyllodes will behave like a non-cancerous tumour over time, a small number will spread to other parts of the body in a manner more in keeping with a cancerous tumour. What are the symptoms of …
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Phyllodes tumour

Phyllodes tumour is a rare type of breast tumour. Most phyllodes tumours will behave like non-cancerous tumours. However, a small number (approximately 10%) will behave like cancer. This behaviour includes the ability to spread through the normal tissue in the breast and to other parts of the body.  The entire tumour must be removed surgically …
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