Bilateral malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast

Phyllodes tumor is one of the breast-specific biphasic tumors, arising from the intra-lobular breast stroma. It constitutes less than 1%of all breast tumors. Bilateralmalignant phyllodes tumor is uncommon.We report a case of 32-year oldmultiparouswoman who died of multi-organ metastatic disease. The diagnosis was based on histology report of the breast specimen.We highlightimportant issues on the behavior andmanagemenet of the tumor.Niger Med J. Vol. 48, No. 4, Oct. – Dec., 2007: 101 – 102.Keywords: Breast,Phyllodes tumor,Malignant