Neuroendocrine carcinoma of breast

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2011 Jun;21(6):371-3.

Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETS) are rare tumours. The commonest site of occurrence is the gastrointestinal tract. NETS in the breast are even rarer, accounting for less than 0.1% of all breast cancers and less than 1% of all NETS. We are reporting a case of primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast in a 60 years old female. Investigations were done to rule out any other associated lesion. Patient was treated by modified radical mastectomy and adjuvant chemo and radiotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / surgery
  • Chemoradiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor