Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast: report of a case

Surg Today. 2011 Jun;41(6):829-31. doi: 10.1007/s00595-010-4351-8. Epub 2011 May 28.

Abstract

Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the breast appears to be a rare neoplasm. Due to the limited number of the cases, a definitive therapeutic option for the disease has not yet been established. We herein report the case of a 57-year-old female patient with primary NEC of the breast who underwent a surgical resection and for whom the suitable adjuvant therapy is now being considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aromatase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Axilla
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Mastectomy

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Aromatase Inhibitors