scholarly journals Malignant Phyllodes Tumor by the Example of a Clinical Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-182
Author(s):  
G. P. Korzhenkova ◽  
A. A. Kasymova

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, but there are also rarer types of breast neoplasms in clinical practice. One of these neoplasms is a phyllodes tumor. Due to the rare occurrence of phyllodes tumors and few studies of this pathology, there is today no information about the precise etiology and pathogenesis of this tumor. For the same reasons, it is very difficult to correctly and timely diagnose breast cancer, which requires both a highly qualified radiologist who first detects this disease in a patient and a pathologist who establishes a final morphological diagnosis. Existing studies, such as mammography and ultrasound, do not have reliable criteria for the diagnosis of phyllodes tumors and are unable to differentiate different histological types of these neoplasms, which further complicates the diagnosis of this pathology. Also, standards for the treatment of patients with this diagnosis have not been fully approved. The paper describes a clinical case of successful surgical treatment for a malignant phyllodes tumor of the left breast in a 47-year-old patient.

Chemotherapy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Ioannis M. Koukourakis ◽  
Anna Zygogianni ◽  
Vassilios Kouloulias ◽  
Michael I. Koukourakis

Phyllodes tumors are rare breast lesions of fibroepithelial origin. Malignant transformation with metastases is linked with poor prognosis. We present a case of a 62-year-old woman with a recurrent malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast and lung metastases. The patient was originally presented with a borderline phyllodes tumor (7.4 cm) of the left breast, treated with wide local excision. A year later, the patient returned with palpable left breast masses. On PET-CT, increased uptake of <sup>18</sup>F-FDG by large breast tumors was evident. A right lung lesion of metastatic origin was also present. A simple left breast mastectomy was performed. Histopathological report described 2 malignant phyllodes tumors (7 cm and 6.5 cm). One month later, during the CT simulation for radiotherapy planning, encysted fluid in the chest wall and 2 additional pulmonary lesions of the right lung were identified, confirming progressive lung metastatic disease. Both the chest wall and the regional lymph node area were irradiated with hypofractionated and accelerated radiotherapy. Biweekly chemotherapy with albumin-bound paclitaxel, cisplatin, and liposomal doxorubicin was also prescribed at the start of radiotherapy for 12 cycles. At the end of chemotherapy, complete regression of lung metastases was achieved, and there was no evidence of local recurrence. Within 2 years of follow-up, the patient is free of disease and treatment-related toxicities. Accelerated hypofractionated radiotherapy is effective in the locoregional control of malignant phyllodes tumors. The combination of cisplatin with nab-paclitaxel and liposomal doxorubicin chemotherapy has acceptable toxicity and is highly effective in eradicating metastatic lesions.


Breast Care ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 291-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Canan Kelten ◽  
Ceren Boyaci ◽  
Cem Leblebici ◽  
Kemal Behzatoglu ◽  
Didem C. Trabulus ◽  
...  

Background: Malignant phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare biphasic neoplasms. Only few cases related to pregnancy have been reported. Case Report: A 37-year-old woman presented with swelling and pain in her left breast as well as hyperemia on the breast skin, 4 weeks after labor. In her family history, her aunt and maternal cousin had had a breast cancer diagnosis. Clinical evaluation of the patient was consistent with a breast abscess. Therefore, abscess drainage and biopsy from the cavity wall were performed. However, the biopsy was diagnosed as malignant phyllodes tumor. An evaluation by ultrasonography showed a well-defined hypoechoic mass with many cystic spaces covering the entire breast tissue. Therefore, a simple mastectomy was performed. Microscopic examination revealed a high-grade malignant phyllodes tumor. Additionally, bone cyst-like areas in the form of sponge-like blood-filled non-endothelialized spaces were observed. Conclusions: Since the breasts become larger due to the physiological changes during pregnancy, any underlying breast lesions may be obscured. Therefore, clinical breast examination in the first visit of pregnancy is important.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimihisa Mizoguchi ◽  
Kazuhisa Kaneshiro ◽  
Makoto Kubo ◽  
Yoshihiko Sadakari ◽  
Yoshizo Kimura ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)-producing tumors can cause leukocytosis despite an absence of infection. G-CSF-producing tumors have been reported in various organs such as the lung, esophagus, and stomach but rarely in the breast. We report a case of G-CSF-producing malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast. Case presentation An 84-year-old woman visited our hospital complaining of a lump in her left breast without fever and pain. Laboratory tests revealed elevated white blood cell (WBC) count and G-CSF levels. A malignant tumor of the breast was diagnosed by core needle biopsy. We performed a total mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. The tumor was identified as a G-CSF-producing malignant phyllodes tumor. Within 7 days after surgery, the patient’s WBC count and G-CSF level had decreased to normal levels. She is alive without recurrence 13 months after surgery. Conclusions We encountered a rare case of G-CSF-producing malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast. PET–CT revealed diffuse accumulation of FDG in the bone. Phyllodes tumors need to be differentiated from bone metastasis, lymphoma, and leukemia. We must be careful to not mistake this type of tumor for bone marrow metastasis.


2020 ◽  
pp. 248-257
Author(s):  
I. B. Kononenko ◽  
A. V. Snegovoy ◽  
Y. A. Bozhchenko ◽  
D. N. Kravchenko ◽  
Vladimir Yu. Selchuk ◽  
...  

Introduction. The study of mutation in BRCA1/2 genes was first initiated in the USA and Europe, and later in Russia. Statistics indicate that women with the BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation have a higher risk of breast and/or ovarian cancer than the general population. According to different authors, the average cumulative risk among BRCA1 carriers is 65% (range 44–78%) for breast cancer and 39% (range 18–54%) for ovarian cancer. For mutation carriers in the BRCA2 gene, the risk for breast cancer is 45–49%, while the risk for RNA is 11–18%. However, in patients already diagnosed with breast cancer or ovarian cancer, the risk of a second tumor persists throughout life and may remain high even in old age. Treatment of BRCA-associated breast cancer and/or ovarian cancer is almost the same as treatment for sporadic cancer, and includes surgical, radiation, and drug anticancer therapy. However, there are some features that need to be considered in clinical practice. Clinical case. In this article we present the clinical experience of the treatment of a 32-year-old patient with BRCA1-associated primary multiple synchronous breast cancer and metachronous uterine tube cancer. In July 2015, the patient was diagnosed with synchronous cancer of both breast (Luminal A right breast cancer and Luminal B left breast cancer). As part of a treatment and with the patient’s consent, a bilateral adnexectomy was performed. In the histological examination of the operating material, the uterine tube cancer was diagnosed in situ. From 16.03.2016 to the present time the patient receives adjuvant endocrinotherapy without signs of disease progression. Conclusion. This clinical case study presents the importance of a combined approach to the treatment and prevention of BRCAassociated cancer.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel S. Makar ◽  
Michael Makar ◽  
Joanna Ghobrial ◽  
Kathryn Bush ◽  
Ryan Allen Gruner ◽  
...  

Primary breast neoplasms are rare in adolescent females, most of which are benign. Phyllodes tumors constitute a remarkably small subset of breast neoplasms (0.3-0.9%) with malignant phyllodes tumors being even more uncommon. Malignant phyllodes tumors tend to progress rapidly though only 1.5% metastasize. They are also associated with a higher rate of recurrence than their benign counterparts, underlying the importance of adequate surgical margins. It is therefore imperative to be able to identify these tumors early allowing for prompt resection and close follow-up. Here, we present the rare case of a 17-year-old female presenting with a rapidly enlarging breast mass, which was ultimately found to be a malignant phyllodes tumor. We further performed a review of the literature to highlight only 22 other cases reported in adolescent females.


2015 ◽  
pp. 104-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Andres Ossa Gomez ◽  
Fernando Herazo ◽  
Monica Gil ◽  
Carolina Echeverry ◽  
Gonzalo Angel ◽  
...  

Introduction: Breast Phyllodes tumors are rare breast tumors present in less than 1% of new cases of breast cancer, usually occurring among middle-aged women (40-50 yrs). Objective: This study shows diagnostic experience, surgical management and follows up of patients with this disease during a period of ten years in a oncology referral center. Methods: Retrospectively, breast cancer registries at the institution were reviewed, identifying 77 patients with Phyllodes tumors between 2002 and 2012, who had been operated on at the Instituto de Cancerología - Clínica Las Américas, in Medellín (Colombia). Clinical and histopathological data belonging to these cases was captured and analyzed and descriptive statistics were used. Results: The follow up median was 22.5 months (IQR: 10.5-60.0), average age was 47.2 yrs (SD: 12.4), mean tumor size was 3.6 cm (SD: 4.6), 88.3% of the patients (68 cases) presented negative margins and none of them received adjuvant chemotherapy. Of the patients with Phyllodes tumors; 33.8% had benign, 31.2% had borderline and 35.0% had malignant tumor. Disease-free survival was 85.8% and overall survival was 94.5%. Discussion: Reported data in this article is in accordance with what has been reported in worldwide literature. In our cohort even the high mean size of the tumors, the risk of local relapse and metastatic disease is low than previously reported in literature. Trials with longer follow up and molecular trials in Phyllodes tumors are necessary to understand the behavior of these tumors in Hispanics population.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Amir ◽  
Rola S. Rabah ◽  
S. S. Sheikh

Phyllodes tumor (PT) is a rare tumor of the breast accounting for approximately 1% of all breast neoplasms. In 1838, J. Muller coined the term “cystosarcoma phyllodes” based on the leaf-like projections of the tumor extending into the cystic spaces and sarcomatous stromal growth. However, seeing as up to 70% of phyllodes tumors are benign, “cystosarcoma” was removed, and the tumor is now recognized simply as phyllodes tumor. It is mainly seen in females between the ages of 35 and 55. Although most phyllodes tumors are benign, malignant cases do uncommonly occur, 22% of which have distant metastasis typically to the lungs and bones. Rarely, this tumor metastasizes to other locations. Herein, we report a case of malignant phyllodes tumor with metastasis to the pancreas. According to our knowledge, only 3 case reports of pancreatic metastasis from malignant phyllodes tumor have been reported in literature thus far. We aim to increase awareness among physicians of this rare metastasic potential of the uncommonly encountered malignant phyllodes tumor.


Breast Cancer ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satomi Suzuki-Uematsu ◽  
Kazuko Shiraishi ◽  
Taro Ito ◽  
Naoki Adachi ◽  
Yoshihisa Inage ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
I. V. Kolyadina ◽  
V. V. Kometova ◽  
Yu. V. Bikeev ◽  
S. V. Khokhlova ◽  
V. V. Rodionov

Breast angiosarcoma (BAS) is an extremely rare and poorly studied neoplasm, the etiology of primary BAS remains controversial, and secondary BAS is most often radio-induced. Radio-induced breast tumors usually appear 10–20 years after the initial treatment; however, for BAS this period is much shorter and is about 4–7 years. This review presents literature data on the features of the clinic, diagnosis and treatment of BAS, as well as own clinical case observation of radio-induced sarcoma of the left breast, that developed 4 years after the primary breast cancer treatment.


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