A giant malignant phyllodes tumor of breast post mastectomy with metastasis to stomach manifesting as anemia: a case report and review of literature

Abstract Background Phyllodes tumors (PTs) are well known for local recurrence and progression. Less than 10% of these tumors grow larger than 10 cm. Distant metastases have been reported in up to 22% of malignant PTs, with most metastases being discovered in the lungs. PTs of the breast rarely meta...

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Main Authors: Hui-Pu Liu, Wen-Yen Chang, Chin-Wen Hsu, Shan-Tao Chien, Zheng-Yi Huang, Wen-Ching Kung, Ping-Hung Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-020-00846-0