Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the endometrium, a rare aggressive tumor.
This is a report of a young infertile woman with a history of 8 years amenorrhea, who presented with history of vaginal bleeding of 2 months duration. Investigations revealed a small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the endometrium, which penetrated half of the thickness of uterine wall. We have described the clinical progress and management of this rare and highly malignant cancer. A review of the pathological types and behavior of clear cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is presented.
Rajab
Khalil E
KE
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain. yonrajab@batelco.com.bh
Sandhu
Amarjit K
AK
Malik
Ashok
A
Rajeswari
Mangala S
MS
D000328:Adult; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans