NCIt definition : A benign, borderline, or malignant fibroepithelial neoplasm arising from the breast
and rarely the prostate gland. It may recur following resection. The recurrence rates
are higher for borderline and malignant phyllodes tumors. In borderline and malignant
phyllodes tumors metastases to distant anatomic sites can occur. The incidence of
metastases is higher in malignant phyllodes tumors.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of tumor found in breast or prostate tissue. It is often large and
bulky and grows quickly. It may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer) and may
spread to other parts of the body.;
Neoplastic status : Undetermined;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000585712; CDR0000044755; CDR0000046035;