This report presents a unique case of a 56-year-old female diagnosed with a malignant phyllodes tumor (PT). Following a modified radical mastectomy, the patient exhibited metastasis to the lungs, bones, and, uncommonly, the scalp. Despite treatment interventions, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the patient's condition progressed, underscoring the aggressive nature of malignant PTs. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing unusual metastatic sites and the challenges in managing such aggressive tumors.
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