Non-invasive ductal carcinoma within malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast

Niger J Clin Pract. 2021 Jan;24(1):135-137. doi: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_261_20.

Abstract

Phyllodes tumors are uncommon breast neoplasms that constitute of 1-2% of breast malignancies. The tumor can mimic fibroadenoma clinically, radiologically and histologically. Ductal carcinoma in-situ in the epithelial component of phyllodes tumor is very rare. When ductal carcinoma in-situ is detected within the specimen, the management of treatment changes completely. We report a rare case of low grade ductal carcinoma in-situ arising in a malignant phyllodes tumor in a 55-year-old female patient.

Keywords: Breast carcinoma; ductal carcinoma in-situ; malignant phyllodes tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast
  • Breast Neoplasms*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal*
  • Female
  • Fibroadenoma*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Phyllodes Tumor* / surgery