title: Clinical characteristics of small cell carcinoma of the breast.
abstract: Primary small cell carcinoma of the breast is a rare tumor of which less than 40 cases have been reported in the literature. Because of its rarity, its biological and clinical characteristics are still not fully understood and, to date, no standard therapy has been developed. Here, we present a case and a review of the literature regarding this cancer, focusing on clinicopathological findings and treatment. Primary small cell carcinoma of the breast differs from more common types of breast cancer in its biological features. It is anticipated that an improved understanding of the clinical characteristics of this tumor will result in the development of new therapeutic modalities, which would improve its prognosis.
authors: Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan. nsadanag@surg2.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp
authors: Noriaki
authors: N
authors: Sadanaga
authors: Satoko
authors: S
authors: Okada
authors: Satoko
authors: S
authors: Shiotani
authors: Masaru
authors: M
authors: Morita
authors: Yoshihiro
authors: Y
authors: Kakeji
authors: Kaoru
authors: K
authors: Kitamura
authors: Sadafumi
authors: S
authors: Tamiya
authors: Keizo
authors: K
authors: Sugimachi
authors: Yoshihiko
authors: Y
authors: Maehara
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans