Phyllodes tumor in ectopic breast tissue of the vulva

Authors
Chulia, MT Paya, A Niveiro, M Ceballos, S Aranda, FI
Citation
Mt. Chulia et al., Phyllodes tumor in ectopic breast tissue of the vulva, INT J SUR P, 9(1), 2001, pp. 81-83
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
10668969 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
81 - 83
Database
ISI
SICI code
1066-8969(200101)9:1<81:PTIEBT>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Phyllodes tumor arising from ectopic breast tissue of the vulva is an extre mely rare occurrence. A case is reported in a 34-year-old nulligravida woma n, presenting as a nodule on the left labium majus. A simple excision was c arried out, and no recurrence has been detected after 18 months of follow-u p.