Benign phyllodes tumor

Benign phyllodes tumor

Definition

A benign, circumscribed fibroepithelial neoplasm arising from the breast and rarely the prostate gland. It is characterized by the presence of epithelial structures which are arranged in clefts and by a hypercellular mesenchymal stroma which is organized in leaf-like structures. There is no evidence of cellular atypia or sarcomatous features.

Also known as benign cystosarcoma phyllodes, benign phyllodes neoplasm, benign phyllodes tumor, phyllodes tumor, benign — per MONDO

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