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Review
. 2019 Feb 1;62(1):E19-E21.
doi: 10.1503/cjs.005718.

Phyllodes tumour of the breast and margins: How much is enough

Samuel Ogunbiyi  1 , Andrew Perry  1 , Kiran Jakate  1 , Jory Simpson  1 , Ralph George  1
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Review

Phyllodes tumour of the breast and margins: How much is enough

Samuel Ogunbiyi et al. Can J Surg. .

Abstract

Phyllodes breast tumours are fairly uncommon, and they can be benign, borderline or malignant. General surgeons usually encounter them following the surgical excision of a breast lump that had the appearance of a fibroepithelial lesion. The surgeon is then faced with the question of what to do to establish an acceptable treatment margin. In this discussion, we recommend a plan for the management of Phyllodes tumours based on a review of the recent literature, confirmed by a retrospective review of the results from our centre. A negative margin is acceptable treatment following a lumpectomy for Phyllodes tumours. Only patients with a positive margin should undergo a revision.

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Phyllodes tumour of the breast: management and decision-making algorithm. BCS = breast-conserving surgery.
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