Phyllodes tumor in ectopic breast tissue of the vulva

Int J Surg Pathol. 2001 Jan;9(1):81-3. doi: 10.1177/106689690100900116.

Abstract

Phyllodes tumor arising from ectopic breast tissue of the vulva is an extremely rare occurrence. A case is reported in a 34-year-old nulligravida woman, presenting as a nodule on the left labium majus. A simple excision was carried out, and no recurrence has been detected after 18 months of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast*
  • Choristoma / pathology*
  • Choristoma / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Phyllodes Tumor / pathology*
  • Phyllodes Tumor / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / surgery