Case of Benign Phyllodes Tumour Associated with Hypoglycemia
- Author:
Saurabh Agrawal
;
Rajesh Nair
;
Bharath Malali
;
Bhavna Nayal
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
breast neoplasms, cystosarcoma phyllodes, hypoglycemia, insulin-like growth factor
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2013;20(2):67-69
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Benign phyllodes tumour is a rare non-cancerous growth of the breast characterized by a solitary unilateral tumour in one breast, or rarely multifocal in one or both breasts. It is diagnosed on the basis of physical examination, imaging studies, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. In this report, we present a case of benign phyllodes tumour with an unusual presentation of recurrent attacks of hypoglycemia, which can be attributed to secretion of insulin-like growth factor II from the tumour.
