[Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the tonsil: two case reports and review of the literature]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2016 Dec;30(23):1904-1906. doi: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2016.23.018.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine* / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Palatine Tonsil* / pathology

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor