ARC Journal of Pediatrics
Volume-5 Issue-2, 2019, Page No: 1-3
An Adolescent with a Phyllodes Tumor: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Maha Oudrhiri*, Houda Oubejja, Fouad Ettayebi, Hicham Zerhouni
Department of pediatric surgical emergencies of Rabat Children's Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Citation : Maha Oudrhiri,et.al, An Adolescent with a Phyllodes Tumor: A Case Report and Review of Literature ARC Journal of Pediatrics . 2019;5(2):1-3.
Abstract
Phyllodes tumors are rare fibroepithelial tumors that represents 0.3 to 0.9% of breast tumors in woman. Presentation in young girls is even rarer. In this paper, we describe a case of an adolescent with a phyllodes tumor. The rare presentation at this age, its distinguishing features, the preoperative diagnostic difficulties, and the management protocols of this uncommon tumor are highlighted.