TUMOR FILÓIDE MALIGNO: UMA NEOPLASIA MAMÁRIA RARA E AGRESSIVA

• Published in: Colloquium Vitae Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 42 - 49
• Main Authors: Frias, Mariana Martins Borges, Marchese, Carolina Corrêa Medeiros, Simão, Izabela Valadão, Peres, Hiasmin Melo, Sá, Rafael da Silva
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 04-04-2023
• DOI: 10.5747/cv.2023.v15.v360
• EISSN: 1984-6436

Phyllodes tumor (PF) of the breast is uncommon neoplasms which consisting in a fibroepithelial, circumscribed, with foliaceous structure, composed of epithelial and connective tissue. Often, affects woman aged between 40 and 50 years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the PF has three forms – benign, borderline and malignant. The treatment is surgical. The effects of radiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy are still uncertain. This study reports the case of a 54-years-old patient, feminine, admitted to a specialty clinic with presence of left breast tumor for six years, without seeking any assistance previously. Was submitted to be left mastectomy in a tertiary hospital. After the procedure, the anatomopathological analysis revealed a phyllodes tumor. At the time reassessment, apresent good looking surgical scar and is being followed-up with clinical oncology and motor physiotherapy. The patient remains to this day with a good quality of life and no signs of recurrence.