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case_images: The preoperative measurement of the left breast mass was 17 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm.
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case_images: Physical examination revealed a large, irregular mass in the left breast measuring 17 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm with unclear borders and rupture ( Figure 1 ).
case_images: Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging findings. The boundary between the mass and the pectoralis major muscle was indistinct, with persistent signs of infection observed.
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case_images: Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a large mass in the left breast with an unclear border ( Figure 2 ).
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case_images: Histological analysis of the surgical specimen demonstrated heightened cellularity surrounding the glandular structures, along with cellular atypia, elevated mitotic activity, as well as hemorrhage and necrosis (HE staining; magnification 100x).
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case_images: The histopathological examination demonstrated typical morphological features of malignant phyllodes tumors, marked stromal cellularity, marked stromal cell anisotropy with a few ductal epithelial component visible in the middle, characteristic leaf-like fronds protruding into cystically dilated fissures, mitotic rate of >= 10/10 high power fields, stromal overgrowth, and infiltrative tumor borders ( Figure 3 ).
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case_images: Computed tomography of the thorax identified a subcutaneous mass anterior to the sternum, measuring approximately 3.0 cm x 2.5 cm, characterized by smooth margins and regular morphology.
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case_images: In May 2021, the patient presented to Mianyang Central Hospital with a subcutaneous nodule anterior to the sternal body measuring approximately 3.0 cm x 2.5 cm ( Figure 4 ).