phyllodes

Benign phyllodes tumor

A benign phyllodes tumor is a rare, non-cancerous breast tumor that arises from the stroma (supportive connective tissue) within the breast. Unlike malignant or borderline types, benign phyllodes tumors grow slowly. They do not spread beyond their original location or to other parts of the body. What causes benign phyllodes tumors? The exact cause 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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