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| Authors | M Aoudi C. Knatteroed G Caruana-Dingli C Swain |
| Abstract | Phylloides tumours are rare fibroepithelial neoplasms of the breast. They exhibit a wide range of clinical and pathological findings. Phylloides tumours presenting at St Lukes hospital were studied retrospectively. Pathology records were reviewed and 18 cases were identified in the 10 year period 1993-2002. The medical records were reviewed and data on patient characteristics, pathology and surgical management were correlated with local recurrence, metastasis and survival. The patients were all female with a mean age of 41 years (15-70). Most presented with a palpable mass or a mammographic finding that was indistinguishable from a fibroadenoma. The subtle atypical appearances on radiology and cytology might be better identified by a multidisciplinary team approach. The study shows a low incidence of Phylloides tumours with a low recurrence rate when compared to the literature. |
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| Journal | Malta Medical Journal |
| Volume | Volume 15 (suppl) |
| Pages | - |
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| Key words | phylloides, breast tumours, pathology, audit |