Fibroepithelial neoplasms

Fibroepithelial neoplasms

Fibroepithelial neoplasm (Phyllodes tumor).
Classification and external resources
ICD-O 9000-9030
MeSH D018225

Fibroepithelial neoplasms (or tumors) are biphasic tumors. This means they consist of epithelial tissue, and stromal or mesenchymal tissue. They may be benign or malignant.[1]

Examples include:

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References

  1. Tavassoli, F.A., Devilee, P. (Eds). 2003. World Health Organization Classification of Tumours: Pathology & Genetics: Tumours of the breast and female genital organs. IARC Press: Lyon. ISBN 92-832-2412-4
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