Phyllodes tumor of the breast

Abstract

We present a case of 49-year-old woman who presented with a three month history of progressive right-sided breast pain and swelling and was found with bulky tumor at her initial presentation. She was diagnosed with phyllodes tumor of her breast and treated initially with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and mastectomy. We discuss recent advances in diagnosis and management of breast phyllodes tumors. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.