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Phyllodes tumours are rare breast tumours. They originate in the connective tissue of the breast. Phyllodes mean "leaflike." It is said so because as the tumours grow, they appear to have the shape of a leaf under the microscope. Therefore, it is termed phyllode tumour. The possibility for phyllodes tumours is less than 1 per cent.
Most phyllode tumours are benign, which means non-cancerous. They rarely spread to other parts of your body. However, it may be cancerous or show malignancy in few cases.
Phyllodes tumours are classified into three groups based on their appearance under a microscope. They are:
This indicates that they are non-cancerous. They are less likely to spread. The majority of the phyllode tumours are Benign tumours.
Tumours may have both non-cancerous or benign and cancerous features.
Tumours are those that have cancerous features. They are likely to multiply and spread to other adjacent organs of your body. They may relapse after treatment.
The exact cause of phyllodes tumours is not clear. However, it occurs in women of any age. Though it may be expected after the forties. Even males with a history of gynecomastia may also develop phyllodes tumours. Gynecomastia is the abnormal development of breasts in males. Nonetheless, phyllodes in males are very rare.
It is usually without any symptoms when it is slowly growing or small in size. A phyllodes tumour may grow rapidly and show symptoms irrespective of its type. It includes:
The diagnosis is based on the signs, symptoms, and investigations. The investigations include physical examination, investigation routine blood investigations and confirmatory tests. You may have to undergo one or more of these tests. These confirmatory tests help to diagnose and rule out the phyllodes tumour. They include:
The treatment is decided based on the investigations, nature of the tumour, and your medical history. Surgical removal of the tumour is the treatment of choice for Phyllodes tumour. However, various types of surgery are performed to treat phyllodes tumours. The choice of surgery depends on the nature and size of the tumour. The type of surgery includes:
It is the surgical removal of the tumour. It also removes a certain amount of tissue surrounding the tumour. Removing this excess tissue may prevent the relapse of the tumour from coming back.
It is the complete removal of the breast. It helps to cure breast cancer if diagnosed in the initial stages. After the surgery, you can undergo breast reconstruction surgery.
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It uses high-intensity waves to suppress cancer cells. It is usually done after surgery for the malignant phyllodes tumour. It is also noted that radiotherapy is done when cancer has not involved the adjacent or nearby organs.
It uses medicines or drugs to kill cancer cells across your body. It is optional if cancer has spread to other organs. Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy are usually not required. It is sometimes Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy given in recurrent case or malignant phyllodes / metastatic phyllodes.
Phyllodes tumour is a rare breast tumour. It is mostly benign. The prognosis of the success rate in treatment is excellent. Surgery is the treatment of choice. Treatment is effective in malignant phyllodes tumours with early diagnosis. Benign tumours are less likely to relapse or regrow. Nonetheless, you may be monitored for a year or two after the treatment. After surgery, during a self-examination, if you notice any breast changes, your doctor may inform you.
If untreated or ignored, even a benign phyllodes tumour may cause complications. Therefore, it is advised to seek medical attention if you notice any abnormality in your breast.
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