Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast with paraneoplastic thrombocytosis; a rare case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

primary neuroendocrine cancer of the breast (NECB) is a very rare entity, comprising less than 0,1% of all breast tumors. It was first reported in 1977 by cubilla et al.

Case presentation

we report the case of a 60-year-old rural Syrian female who admitted to our hospital due to a painless lump in her right breast. Radiological & clinical findings were highly indicative of breast carcinoma. Therefore, a partial biopsy was performed and microscopic examination suggested the diagnosis of neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast, which was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining. Lab findings were also indicative for anemia & thrombocytosis.

Clinical discussion

neuroendocrine tumors are usually seen in the intestine & lungs. However, their presence as primar

SUBMITTER: Kherbek H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142635 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature