By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med.
Phyllodes tumors (PTs), which are rare and mostly benign in nature, are fibroepithelial tumors of the breasts. They account for less than 1% of all breast tumors and display a wide range of biological behaviors, ranging from benign to highly aggressive. Women between the ages of 40 to 60 years old are predominantly affected. However, cases in men, albeit rare, may also be seen, especially men affected by gynecomastia, an enlargement of the male breast due to hormonal imbalance
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