1.Mixed small cell and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma involving the endometrium: A case report and literature review
Joshua Uyboco ; Mary Anne Cruz-Ignacio ; Maria Concepcion Cenizal ; Jeffrey So ; Maximino Bello III ; Jose Moran
Philippine Journal of Pathology 2021;6(1):43-49
Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the endometrium is a rare, aggressive subtype of endometrial cancer. We report a 61-year-old female with a history of breast cancer, s/p modified radical mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormonal (tamoxifen) therapy, who presented with post-menopausal bleeding. Patient underwent TAH-BSO with lymph node dissection, and was diagnosed with a mixed small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SCNEC) and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC), confirmed by positive immunohistochemical staining for neuroendocrine markers. No other lesions were identified on PET-CT, making a primary endometrial NEC the most likely diagnosis. We review the clinical and pathologic characteristics of endometrial neuroendocrine carcinomas.
Endometrial Neoplasms
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Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine
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Carcinoma, Large Cell
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Carcinoma, Small Cell