Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast in an Adolescent Girl. A case Report

Phyllodes tumor of the breast is a rare neoplasm of fibroepithelial origin with aggressive potential, accounting for 0,3 to 0,4 % of all breast tumors and 2,5 % to 3 % of the epithelial tumors located in this organ. Mean age of occurrence is the fourth decade of life, between 45-50 years; it is extremely rare in adolescent girls. A case of a 15-year-old adolescent with phyllodes tumor of the breast is presented. This is the second case diagnosed in the province of Cienfuegos in the last 33 years. Given the rare occurrence of this pathology in adolescence, this case is relevant to health professionals.