Primary small cell neuroendocrine tumour of the breast.
Primary neuroendocrine carcinomas of the breast are extremely rare. Tumours can only be considered small cell neuroendocrine tumour of the breast if nonmammary sites are excluded. These tumours form a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We present our experience of small cell neuroendocrine tumour of the breast and discuss a review of the relevant literature.
Jochems
Lisbeth
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Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic Antwerp, 2650 Edegem, Belgium.
Tjalma
Wiebren A A
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D000368:Aged; D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D015411:Mastectomy, Modified Radical / Q000379:methods; D013629:Tamoxifen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; D013629:Tamoxifen