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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-08-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-020-00846-0 |