Delayed Conversion of a Fibroadenoma Into a Large Phyllodes Tumor: A Case Report.

Phyllodes tumors are rare breast neoplasms that share many clinical characteristics with fibroadenomas, their benign counterpart. Despite their shared features, few reports have been made about the potential mechanisms by which a fibroadenoma can convert into a phyllodes tumor. This case report describes a large phyllodes tumor presenting in a 50-year-old female patient with a history of an excised biopsy-proven fibroadenoma eight years prior.

Can COVID-19 worsen racial disparities in breast cancer screening and diagnosis?

Background: Health disparities among minority groups, especially African Americans, can limit their access to quality medical care and lead to disproportionate medical management and disease outcomes. The aim of this study was to compare the COVID-19-related change in mammogram volumes and cancer detection at two affiliated academic breast centers, one that serves a predominantly African American patient population and one that serves a predominantly non-African American patient population.

Materials And Methods: For the purpose of anonymity, racial demographics were collected and the center with a higher African American patient population was designated as institution A, while the center with a higher non-African American patient population was designated as institution B.

Five-Year Breast Surgeon Experience in LYMPHA at Time of ALND for Treatment of Clinical T1-4N1-3M0 Breast Cancer.

Background: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a source of postoperative morbidity for breast cancer survivors. Lymphatic microsurgical preventive healing approach (LYMPHA) is a technique used to prevent BCRL at the time of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). We report the 5-year experience of a breast surgeon trained in LYMPHA and investigate the outcomes of patients who underwent LYMPHA following ALND for treatment of cT1-4N1-3M0 breast cancer.