Phyllode tumours of the breast. a review of 21 cases
Van Zyl, J.A.; Muller, A.G.; von der Heyden, U.
South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie 27(5): 168-170
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-2361 PMID: 2558418 Document Number: 328703
Twenty-one cases of phyllode tumours of the breast (9 malignant, 4 borderline and 8 benign) were reviewed. Three patients with malignant tumours developed metastases, and all died. Eight patients developed local recurrence, 6 in the malignant and borderline groups and 2 in the benign group. The classification into malignant, borderline and benign groups is a reliable guide for use when deciding on the extent of surgery. Malignant and borderline tumours require local mastectomy, while tumour excision suffices for benign disease. The customary pathological separation of malignant phyllode tumours from primary sarcoma of the breast is questioned.