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What exactly is phyllodes tumor?
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Tumor of breast: Most phyllodes tumors of breast are benign, about 10% are malignant. It is a morphologic variant of breast tumors. For more info see: http://www.Hopkinsmedicine.Org/avon_foundation_breast_center/breast_cancers_other_conditions/phyllodes_tumors.Html.
Answered 5/6/2013
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