Neuroendocrine carcinoma(NEC) of the tonsil is extremely rare. Only a few cases of this tumor have been reported so far. In this article, we described two patients presented with abnormal sensation of throat or throat pain. The pathological examination were NEC. With review of the literatures, the clinical characteristics were summarized and therapeutic strategies were discussed.
Keywords: carcinoma,neuroendocrine; tonsil; tonsillectomy.
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