Warrier S, Hwang SY, Gibbings K, Carmalt H, O'Toole S. Phyllodes tumour with heterologous sarcomatous differentiation: Case series with literature review.
Int J Surg Case Rep 2015;
11:91-94. [PMID:
25956039 PMCID:
PMC4446672 DOI:
10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.02.009]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Phyllodes tumours are rare fibroepithelial malignancies of the breast, accounting for less than 1% of malignant breast tumours. Further malignant differentiation of phyllodes tumours can occur, resulting in cases of extremely rare heterologous sarcomatous differentiation.
PRESENTATION OF CASE
Two females in their fifties were diagnosed with malignant phyllodes tumour associated with heterologous sarcomatous differentiation. The first patient, aged 50 had phyllodes tumour with chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma and ductal carcinoma-in-situ. The second patient, aged 53 had phyllodes tumour with osteosarcoma and liposarcoma.
DISCUSSION
The association of phyllodes tumour and heterologous sarcomatous differentiation is rare, with only 4 previously reported cases in English literature. The paucity of evidence presents challenges in its management with uncertain prognosis and monitoring requirements for two aforementioned patients.
CONCLUSION
Further case series and long-term follow up is required for accurate characterisation of phyllodes tumours with heterologous sarcomatous differentiation.
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