Phyllodes tumor in a Colombian indigenous woman

Tumor filoide en una mujer indígena colombiana

The phyllodes tumor is a fibroepithelial mammary gland tumor, constituted of stromal and epithelial component. It is classified according to the histological features as benign, intermediate and malignant. Although the presence of phyllodes tumor has been described in Colombian women, the presentation of this tumor in indigenous women has not been reported. A case of a benign phyllodes tumor in a Colombian indigenous woman from the Embera Chami tribe is presented with the clinical, surgical, histopathological and immunohistochemical description and analysis.

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