Serocystic disease of Brodie is also known as:
Correct Answer: Cystosarcoma phyllodes
Description: (Cystosarcoma phyllodes): Ref: 834-LB (836-B & L 25th)Phvlioid tumours: benign tumour, previously sometimes known as serocystic disease of Brodie or cystosarcoma phylloides* Usually occurs over the age of 40* May recur locally but, despite the name of cystosarcoma phyllodes they one rarely cystic and only very rarely develop features of a sarcomatous tumoursTreatment* Benign = Enucleation in very young women or wide local excision* Massive tumours recurrent and those of malignant type - Mastectomy
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