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Rare Scalp Metastases from Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Phyllodes breast tumors (PTs) are rare fibroepithelial neoplasms, accounting for less than 1% of primary breast malignancies. PTs originate from the periductal stroma, and a small proportion of them exhibit malignant potential with the ability to metastasize. While metastases typically occur hematogenously, most often affecting the lungs and bones, skin metastases are exceptionally rare.To date, only two prior cases of scalp metastases without brain or cervical involvement have been reported.

Source: EJC Skin Cancer

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcskn.2025.100686

Authors: C. Oikonomou, F. Dimitrakopoulos, K. Fouseki, D. Koumoundourou, E. Pasmatzi

Institution: General University Hospital of Patras

Language: English

Topic: Breast Lesions and Carcinomas

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,340