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ABSTRACT: Introduction
Histologically, endometrial neuroendocrine carcinoma is an extremely rare pathological type of endometrial cancer. In addition, this type is characterized by high invasiveness and poor clinical outcome, which was classified into carcinoid (low grade), and small-cell and large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (high grade). Globally, reports on endometrial carcinoid carcinoma are limited. Clinically, it is also rare to see primary squamous cell carcinoma of endometrium.Case presentation
Here, we report an interesting case of mixed carcinoma of endometrium with both carcinoid and squamous cell carcinoma, which presented with persistent vaginal bleeding and hyponatremia.Conclusion
Careful pathologic review is necessary to diagnose this rare disease. More studi
SUBMITTER: Han Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10651180 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature