Benign Phyllodes Tumor and Ductal Carcinoma in situ Coexist in the Same Breast Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal's area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for researchers?

A: Very good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Excellent

Goal

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A: Very good

Structure

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A: Weak

Comments:

All reference numbers must be properly mentioned in the text part of the manuscript.

Tools and Methods

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A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Very good

Comments:

The very rare presentation of the present case poses several challenges in regard to both diagnosis and management. The case description is adequate. The Discussion puts forth the rationale for taking up the study, effectively describes the relevant literature and enlists the implications of the findings from the present study in that context. It is well supported with briefly explained figures and table. The report further Discusses the diagnosis and treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) within benign phyllodes tumor (PT), which helps in deepening the understanding of such rare disease. The Conclusion section aptly recommends exploration of the etiology, regular follow-up and further investigation of the adjuvant therapy.

Literature

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A: Very good

Author's knowledge

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A: Good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Very good

Writing style

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A: Good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This case report and review of the literature presents the case of a 57-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ arising in a benign phyllodes tumor of the breast. This study holds significance as breast incidence of non-invasive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) arising in benign phyllodes tumor (PT) is a very rare event. Due to its rarity, there was no standard treatment consensus, therefore, summarization of experiences from clinical cases is critical.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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