Neuroendocrine tumors of the submandibular gland: literature review and report of a case

Int J Surg Pathol. 2013 Feb;21(1):85-8. doi: 10.1177/1066896912446747. Epub 2012 May 21.

Abstract

Primary salivary neuroendocrine neoplasms are extremely rare, with only 1 case of carcinoid tumor and 7 cases of primary large-cell neuroendocrine carcinomas having been reported. Salivary small-cell neuroendocrine carcinomas are more frequent, accounting for less than 2% of all salivary malignancies. In addition to a literature review on the subject, the authors describe a rare case of malignant intermediate-grade neuroendocrine tumor of the submandibular gland.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / metabolism
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / metabolism
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Neck Dissection
  • Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor