Giant Phyllodes Tumor in the Male Breast: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Cystosarcoma phyllodes, also known as phyllodes tumor, is a rare breast neoplasm that can occur in men, though it is more commonly seen in women. The majority of phyllodes tumors are benign, but some can be borderline or frankly malignant. These tumors are biphasic fibroepithelial in nature and are rare overall, accounting for less than 1% of all breast tumors. They are exceedingly uncommon in males, with only a few cases documented in the literature. Clinically, phyllodes tumors present as rapidly growing, painless masses in the breast. The standard treatment involves surgical excision—typically a lumpectomy—with a recommended margin of at least 1 cm of healthy surrounding tissue to reduce the risk of recurrence. We report a rare case of a giant cystosarcoma phyllodes of the breast in a 65-year-old male, managed successfully with a simple mastectomy.
Authors: S. N. Jatal, Sudhir Jatal, Shubhangi Jatal, Supriya Jatal
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4410145859