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A RARE CASE OF MALIGNANT PHYLLODES TUMOUR

SURESH R

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phyllodes tumour of the breast have histological features with both epithelial and stromal components. Careful characterization of the stromal component is critical since it is the pathological features of the stromal cells that determine its malignant potential. We present this case report of 41 year old women with malignant phyllodes tumour of breast with metastatic ipsilateral axillary lymphadenopathy because of rare presentation.

 


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