Primary ovarian undifferentiated non-small cell carcinoma, neuroendocrine type.
BACKGROUND
Non-small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (NSCNEC) of the ovary is a rare aggressive neoplasm, characteristically arising in association with a surface epithelial tumor.


METHODS
A 27-year-old woman with no significant past medical history presented with a 17-cm left ovarian tumor. She underwent an exploratory laparotomy with resection of the pelvic mass. A diagnosis of stage IA non-small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma was rendered. She was subsequently treated with Taxol and Carboplatinum.


CONCLUSIONS
This is a report of a rare primary ovarian non-small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. In contrast to prior reports, this neoplasm was not associated with a surface epithelial tumor.
Behnam
Kazem
K
The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, USA.
Kabus
David
D
Behnam
Melody
M
D000328:Adult; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D018278:Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery