Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap Reconstruction Post Resection of a Giant Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report
Phyllodes tumors (PTs) are a rare group of mammary fibroepithelial lesions accounting for up to 1% of breast tumors. They display biologic diversity, ranging from benign to malignant. PTs of the breast are mostly found in females aged 35–55 years and are rare in adolescents and the elderly. They usu...
Main Authors: | Mohamed Dahir, Daniel Ojuka, Eric Hungu, Alex Wamalwa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2023-07-01
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Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/latissimus-dorsi-myocutaneous-flap-reconstruction |
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