Phyllodes Tumor
A type of connective tissue neoplasm typically arising from intralobular stroma of the breast. It is characterized by the rapid enlargement of an asymmetric firm mobile mass. Histologically, its leaf-like stromal clefts are lined by EPITHELIAL CELLS. Rare phyllodes tumor of the prostate is also known.
Year introduced: 1994
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Tree Number(s): C04.557.450.795.650
MeSH Unique ID: D003557
Entry Terms:
- Phyllodes Tumors
- Tumor, Phyllodes
- Tumors, Phyllodes
- Cystosarcoma Phyllodes
- Cystosarcoma Phylloides
- Malignant Cystosarcoma Phyllodes
- Cystosarcoma Phyllodes, Malignant