Primary neuroendocrine invasive breast carcinoma: A case report and literature review

Authors

  • JG Mthembu Department of General Surgery, Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Academic Health Complex, and School of Medicine, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa
  • MMZU Bhuiyan Department of General Surgery, Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Academic Health Complex, and School of Medicine, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2022.v112i11b.16840

Keywords:

Breast carcinoma

Abstract

Primary neuroendocrine breast cancer (NEBC), also known as breast cancer with neuroendocrine differentiation, comprises a
heterogeneous group of rare invasive breast carcinomas. The diagnosis depends on excluding metastasis from other sites, because the two entities require different management approaches. In this case report, we seek to explore and share our experience of primary NEBC, and provide a literature review.

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2022-11-17

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Mthembu J, Bhuiyan M. Primary neuroendocrine invasive breast carcinoma: A case report and literature review. S Afr Med J [Internet]. 2022 Nov. 17 [cited 2025 Jan. 19];112(11b):933-5. Available from: https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/479

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