doi: 10.5732/cjc.012.10012

A case report of primary small cell carcinoma of the breast and review of the literature

Qi-Dong Ge, Ning Lv, Yun Cao, Xi Wang, Jun Tang, Ze-Ming Xie, Xiang-Sheng Xiao , Peng Liu, Xiao-Ming Xie , Wei-Dong Wei

State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China; Department of Breast Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, P. R. China

[Abstract] Primary small cell carcinoma (SCC) of the breast, an exceedingly rare and aggressive tumor, is often characterized by rapid progression and poor prognosis. We report a case of primary SCC of the breast that was diagnosed through pathologic and immunohistochemical examinations. Computed tomography (CT) scans failed to reveal a non-mammary primary site. Due to the scant number of relevant case summaries, this type of tumor is proved to be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Therefore, we also reviewed relevant literature to share expertise in diagnosis, clinicopathologic characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of this type of tumor. Future studies with more cases are required to define more appropriate treatment indications for this disease.

Chinese Journal of Cancer 2012, Volume: 31, Issue 7, Page: 354-358

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Qi-Dong Ge, Ning Lv, Yun Cao, Xi Wang, Jun Tang, Ze-Ming Xie, Xiang-Sheng Xiao , Peng Liu, Xiao-Ming Xie , Wei-Dong Wei. A case report of primary small cell carcinoma of the breast and review of the literature. Chin J Cancer. 2012, 31(7):354-358. doi:10.5732/cjc.012.10012


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