Primary small cell neuroendocrine tumour of the breast

Lisbeth Jochems; Wiebren A A Tjalma

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.12.013

Primary small cell neuroendocrine tumour of the breast

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 Aug 10;115(2):231-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.12.013.

Authors

Lisbeth Jochems¹, Wiebren A A Tjalma

Affiliation

¹ Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic Antwerp, 2650 Edegem, Belgium.

PMID: 15262362
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.12.013

Abstract

Primary neuroendocrine carcinomas of the breast are extremely rare. Tumours can only be considered small cell neuroendocrine tumour of the breast if nonmammary sites are excluded. These tumours form a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We present our experience of small cell neuroendocrine tumour of the breast and discuss a review of the relevant literature.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / therapeutic use
Biopsy / methods
Breast / pathology*
Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Breast Neoplasms / therapy
Carcinoma, Small Cell / diagnosis*
Carcinoma, Small Cell / therapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mastectomy, Modified Radical / methods
Tamoxifen / therapeutic use
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Tamoxifen