Abstract: Phyllodes tumor is a fast-growing tumor that has a big potential to be malignant. Malignant transformation of phyllodes tumors that were previously found to be benign has been reported, but there have been no reports stated transformation in such a short time. In this study, we reported a 34-year-old woman presented with complaints of a painless lump in her right breast, which had been felt since five years ago. Ultrasound examination and initial biopsy showed the breast lump as a benign phyllodes tumor. The patient then underwent a simple mastectomy with reconstruction, a clear safety margin, and axillary lymph node biopsy. Unfortunately, three months after the surgery, an additional breast lump reappeared. Computed tomography scan of the chest with contrast and further histopathology showed a malignant phyllodes tumor of lung and bone metastases. The patient was then planned to undergo palliative chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Reflecting on this case, appropriate diagnostic steps and staging is a compulsory step before any prompt surgical intervention to determine the appropriate treatment.
Keywords: surgery, malignancy, case reports, oncology, phyllodes tumor.
Title: MALIGNANT TRANSFORMATION OF RESIDIVE PHYLLODES BENIGN TUMOR: A CASE REPORT
Author: Ketut Teddy Bayu Pradinata, Ketut Suparna
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 1, April 2023 - September 2023
Page No: 131-134
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 10-July-2023
