Diagnostic and management challenges in a partially infarcted borderline phyllodes tumor in an adolescent female: A case report and review of literature
Accurate diagnosis of PTs requires surgical excision. Tumor infarction may lead to rapid tumor enlargement, hindering the correct diagnosis. More research is needed on margin status and recurrence rate, especially in adolescent patients, to help establish the best possible care for this age group.
Authors
- Yun-An Tseng
- Flora Mae Sta. Ines (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9375-4690)
- Padmini Manrai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3401-6820)
- Susan Koelliker
- Elizabeth Suschana
- Jennifer Gass (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9762-7912)
Institutions
- University of Connecticut (US)
- Brown University (US)
- Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-06-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v14.i3.102741
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47