Phyllodes tumor

Question 1

Phyllodes tumors occur most commonly ____

Answer 1

After age 60 years

Question 2

Typically presents as ____

Answer 2

Palpable masses

Question 3

Histopath finding

Answer 3

• Stroma frequently overgrows the epithelial component
  
  • Leaf-like projections
  • Stromal overgrowth
  • Infiltrative borders

Question 4

Treatment

Answer 4

• Excision with 1cm margin
• May require mastectomy
• No need for axillary dissection
• Note:*
• This has an infiltrative border thus the 1cm margin