title: Malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast: a case study.
abstract: Malignant phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare, fast-growing tumors that can be difficult to diagnose. A case study is featured about a young adult patient who lacked insurance and received a delayed diagnosis of malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast. This article includes pertinent clinical and age-specific considerations for comprehensive management.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-5227-9280
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Keim-Malpass
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
authors.forename: Anne M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Mills
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
authors.forename: Shayna L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Showalter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D003557:Phyllodes Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: breast tumor; diagnosis; young adult