Benign Phyllodes Tumor: Pathology, Diagnosis, and Surgical Management
1. Introduction to Benign Phyllodes Tumors A benign phyllodes tumor is a rare, distinct fibroepithelial neoplasm of the female breast. The term phyllodes originates from the Greek word for “leaf-like,” which accurately describes the classical microscopic architecture of the tumor, characterized by broad, leaf-like projections of cellular stromal tissue pushing into the epithelial ducts. While … Read more